Final answer:
Carol's gross pay as a receptionist in a doctor's office is calculated by multiplying her hourly rate of $9.68 by the 35 hours she worked, resulting in a total of $339.80.
Step-by-step explanation:
To calculate Carol Jones’ gross pay for the week as a receptionist in a doctor’s office, we multiply the number of hours she worked by her hourly pay rate:
Gross Pay = Number of hours worked × Hourly pay rate
Gross Pay = 35 hours × $9.68 per hour
Gross Pay = $338.80
Therefore, the correct answer is c) $339.80.