4) Avery and Carmen both have summer jobs. Avery gets paid $ \$ 360 $ every 4 weeks. Carmen gets paid $ \$ 480 $ every 6 weeks. 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.
Avery earns $ \$ \quad 90 $ per week.
Carmen earns $ \$ 80 $ per week.
Find the amount Avery and Carmen each earn in 12 weeks.
Avery earns $ \$ $ in 12 weeks.
Carmen earns $ \$ $ ? in 12 weeks.

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Carmen's earnings in 12 weeks: $80 \times 12 = \$960$

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Step 1 ：Avery $\$360$ for 4 weeks: $\frac{360}{4} = \$90$ per week

Step 2 ：Carmen $\$480$ for 6 weeks: $\frac{480}{6} = \$80$ per week

Step 3 ：Avery's earnings in 12 weeks: $90 \times 12 = \$1080$

Step 4 ：Carmen's earnings in 12 weeks: $80 \times 12 = \$960$