Tom works 6 hours a day and Jerry works 8 hours. Tom can produce 6 baskets of goods while Jerry can produce 7 baskets. Which of the following can we conclude?
A)Tom's productivity is greater than Jerry's.
B)Tom's and Jerry's productivities are equal because they both work one day.
C)Tom's and Jerry's productivities cannot be compared.
D)Tom's productivity is lower than Jerry's.

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Tom's productivity is calculated by dividing the number of baskets produced by the number of hours worked: 6 baskets ÷ 6 hours = 1 basket per hour. Jerry's productivity is calculated as 7 baskets ÷ 8 hours = 0.875 baskets per hour. Therefore, Tom's productivity is greater than Jerry's productivity.

Tom Works 6 Hours a Day and Jerry Works 8