SOLUTION: Hector earns $24 for 3 hours of work, while Myrna earns $17 for 2 hours. We could say Myrna's rate is a what?

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Question 999942: Hector earns $24 for 3 hours of work, while Myrna earns $17 for 2 hours. We could say Myrna's rate is a what?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
...is 50 cents an hour more than Hector...
17/2 - 24/3 = .50