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Comparing Hourly Wages
Two freelance writers, Maria and David, are discussing their pay for a project. Maria notes that after working for 5 hours, her total earnings were $200. After working for a total of 9 hours, her earnings increased to $380. David mentions that his total earnings for the same project increased by $210 after he put in an additional 5 hours of work. Maria claims she has a higher hourly rate than David. Based on the information provided, evaluate Maria's claim. Is she correct? Justify your answer with calculations for both individuals.
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