Question

James is a welder who earns $12.50 per hour. He works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. How much does James earn in one week?

A) $75
B) $100
C) $400
D) $500

Answer 1

James earns $500 in one week as a welder.

Step-by-step explanation:

In one week, James works 8 hours per day, Monday through Friday. So the total number of hours worked in one week is 8 hours/day x 5 days/week = 40 hours. James earns $500 in one week as a welder.

James earns $12.50 per hour, so his weekly earnings can be calculated by multiplying his hourly rate by the total number of hours worked: $12.50/hour x 40 hours = $500.

Therefore, James earns $500 in one week, so the correct answer is D) $500.