Question

how is gross pay for an hourly employee calculated?
multiply the number of hours worked by the pay rate.
subtract deductions from net pay and divide this number by 12.
divide the total annual salary by the number of pay periods over the course of the year.

Explanation:

Gross pay for an hourly employee is calculated by multiplying the hours worked (including regular and overtime, if applicable) by the hourly pay rate. The second option describes a process related to net pay and monthly breakdown, not gross pay calculation. The third option is for salaried employees to determine pay per period, not hourly employees. So the correct method is multiplying hours worked by pay rate.

Answer:

A. Multiply the number of hours worked by the pay rate.