Answer:
$8.50
Explanation:
Given the function f(h) that describes the total dollar amount Tomas earns, based on the number of hours he works:
[tex]f\mleft(h\mright)=250+8.5h[/tex]When h=1, f(1)=250+8.5(1)=$258.5
When h=2, f(2)=250+8.5(2)=$267
Now:
[tex]f(2)-f(1)=267-258.5=8.5[/tex]It means therefore that for every additional hour, Tomas earns $8.5.
The hourly wage Tomas earns is $8.5.
Now,