So, (weekly) she receives 1036.00. The question is asking to find out the (annual) salary which is a year. There are about 52 weeks in a year. To find the amount being payed annually we multiply 1036 by 52 =53,872.
For : " 2 magazines weigh 7/8 pounds what is the unit rate for pounds per magazine " The answer is : Each magazine weighs an overall total of 3.5/8 pounds.