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4) Avery and Carmen both have summer jobs. Avery gets paid \( \$ 360 \) every 4 weeks. Carmen gets paid \( \$ 480 \) every 6 wee. Summer break lasts a total of 12 weeks. Who will earn more money during summer break?
Find the amount Avery and Carmen each earn in 1 week.
(1) Avery earns \( \$ 1 \quad \) per week.
Carmen earns \( \$ \quad ? \quad \) per week.

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Avery earns more per week

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Step 1 :Avery: \( \frac{360}{4} = $90 \) per week

Step 2 :Carmen: \( \frac{480}{6} = $80 \) per week

Step 3 :Avery earns more per week

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