The table given below represents the output per hour of cookies and chilies in Ohio and Iowa.Table 2.4

-Archie can paint 5 backyard fences or repair 2 cars in 8 hours, while Austin can paint 4 backyard fences or repair 2 cars in 8 hours. Identify the correct statement.

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The table given below represents the output per hour of cookies and chilies in Ohio and Iowa.Table 2.4
 
-Archie can paint 5 backyard fences or repair 2 cars in 8 hours, while Austin can paint 4 backyard fences or repair 2 cars in 8 hours. Identify the correct statement.

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CArchie's rate of painting fences is 5/8 fences per hour, and his rate of repairing cars is 2/8 cars per hour. Austin's rate of painting fences is 4/8 fences per hour, and his rate of repairing cars is also 2/8 cars per hour. Archie is relatively better at painting fences because he can paint more fences in the same amount of time. Austin is relatively better at painting fences compared to repairing cars because he can paint more fences in the same amount of time, but compared to Archie, Austin is less efficient at painting fences. The comparison here is based on their relative efficiencies in the tasks given their own performance, not directly comparing Austin's painting to his car repairing.

The Table Given Below Represents the Output Per Hour of Cookies