Evaluate the following expression: 2^3

A number raised to a power is equivalent to a number multiplied to itself by the number equal to the power times. In this case, the base number is 2 and the power is equal to 3. so we multiply 2 to itself 3 times equal to 2 * 2 * 2 equal to 8. This is also verified using calculator.

Chloe earns $1.5 more per hour than Marissa

Step-by-step explanation:

The hourly rate of each person is calculated by dividing what each person earns by the number of hours worked.

Hourly rate for Marissa

Given that Marissa earns $24 for working for 4 hours

Rate=$24/4=$6/hr

Hourly rate for Chloe

Chloe earns $41.25 for 5½ hours

Hourly rate is 41.25÷5½=$7.5 or $7½/hr

Difference in rates is 7.5-6=1.5

It is evident that Chloe earns $1.5 more per hour than Marissa