In the circulation department of a city newspaper, four customer service representatives each receive $320 a week, while two assistant managers earn $12 an hour each plus an average $100 per day commission.
What is the average total weekly compensation paid to these six employees for a five-day, 40-hour work week?
Answer(s): B
Explanation:
First, add up the wages made by the four customer service reps.
$320 × 4 = $1,280
Now calculate how much the two assistant managers make each week.
2 assistant managers × [($12 per hour × 40 hour) + (5 days per week × $100)] = 2 assistant managers × ($480 + $500)
= 2 assistant managers × $980 = $1,960 per week
Now add the pay for the four customer service representatives to the pay for the two assistant managers.
$1,280 + $1,960 = $3,240 total