Question

Carol Jones is a receptionist in a doctor’s office. She worked 35 hours this week. If her regular pay is $9.68 per hour, what is Carol’s gross pay?

a) $314.80

b) $340.80

c) $339.80

d) $344.80

Answer 1

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.