A: The total time worked by both is (A + B)/100 = 6 hours. So, Linda works for 6 / 100 * 5 = 2 additional hours. Linda spends a total of 2 + 2 = 4 additional hours. Linda's additional compensation is (B + 4 + 1)/100 = 1 / 9 of m. The answer is (B).
Answer the following multiple choice question with options (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) by reasoning step-by-step.
Q:Linda and Angela contract to paint a neighbor's house. Even though Linda
spends 25% more time painting the house than Angela, each receives a payment
of m dollars when the work is completed. If Angela decides to pay Linda n
dollars so that they would have received the same compensation per hour
worked, what is n in terms of m? Answer Choices: A)A)(1/2)m B)B)(1/9)m C)C)(1/4)m D)D)(1/5)m E)E)(1/6)m