By what amount will the earnings be increased


Mike asks Billy to help him run his lemonade stand. He'll either pay him 2/5 of ½ of the stand's profits, or 1/3 of ¾ of the stand's profits. Which should Billy choose to maximize the amount he will earn, and by what amount will his earnings be increased?

A. Billy should choose 1/3 of ¾; he'll earn 1/15 more.

B. Billy should choose 1/3 of ¾; he'll earn 1/20 more.

C. Billy should choose 2/5 of ½; he'll earn 1/15 more.

D. Billy should choose 2/5 of ½; he'll earn 1/20 more.

E. It doesn't matter; either way, Billy will earn exactly the same amount.

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