Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week, what is the weekly payroll?

Eight veterinary technicians earn $13 per hour. If everyone works 40 hours per week, what is the weekly payroll?

• A. $3160
• B. $4160
• C. $5060
• D. $4060

Answer: (B)

To determine weekly payroll, first find how much one technician earns in a week: multiply the hourly wage by hours worked. 13 dollars per hour times 40 hours equals 520 dollars per week for one technician. With eight technicians, multiply that weekly amount by eight: 520 × 8 = 4,160 dollars. So the total weekly payroll is $4,160. This assumes no overtime or deductions.

To determine weekly payroll, first find how much one technician earns in a week: multiply the hourly wage by hours worked. 13 dollars per hour times 40 hours equals 520 dollars per week for one technician. With eight technicians, multiply that weekly amount by eight: 520 × 8 = 4,160 dollars. So the total weekly payroll is $4,160. This assumes no overtime or deductions.