Rida and Elisa are each paid by the hour rida worked 5 1/2 hours and earned $77 Elisa worked 3 3/4 hours and $60 whose hourly rate is greater

Rida:

5 1/2 : 77

5.5 : 77

Divide both sides by 5.5 to get $/hour:

1:14

Elisa:

3 3/4:60

3.75:60

Divide both sides by 3.75 to get $/hour:

1:16

16 is bigger than 14 so Elisa earns more.