Question

In an effort to keep low-wage workers' salaries commensurate with the cost of living, a number of states have amended their constitutions to allow the minimum wage to be adjusted with inflation,
You are the accountant for a company that owns a chain of 12 fast food restaurants in a state which adjusts the minimum wage for inflation. Each restaurant employs 45 workers, each averaging 20
hours per week at the current federal minimum wage. $7.25 per hour.
(a) How many hours at minimum wage are paid out each week by the company?
(D) At the current rate of $7.25 per hour, what is the amount (in s) of the weekly minimum wage" portion of the restaurant's payroll?

(c) at the intration rate this year is calculate the adjusted minimum wage rate (in $ per hour) to be paid next year. (Round your answer to two decimal places.)


(d) How much in aditional wages will the company have to pay out next year at the adjusted rate (In $)? (Round your answer to the nearest dollar)

Answer 1

Answer:

choice a

Explanation: