Malia works at a movie theater and is paid hourly. One month, she earned $388.80. The total amount she earns can be found using the equation y = 8.1x, where x is the number of hours she works and y is the total amount she earns in dollars.

Bill works at a golf course and is also paid hourly. This table shows the total amount he is paid for different numbers of hours worked.

How do the unit rates compare? Select from the drop-down menus to correctly complete the statement.

Malia's unit rate is Choose... than Bill's because Choose... is greater than Choose...

Number of hours Total amount earned
18 $144.90
28 $225.40
35 $281.75.