2. A restaurant employs five people. The two cooks work 36 hours each per week for R36 an hour, and the three waiters work 30 hours each per week for R28 an hour. What does the restaurant pay its five employees in total per week?

The restaurant pays its cooks R36 per hour for 36 hours a week. So, for two cooks: 2 cooks × 36 hours × R36 = R2,592. For the three waiters, they earn R28 per hour for 30 hours: 3 waiters × 30 hours × R28 = R2,520. Adding both totals, R2,592 + R2,520 = R5,112. Thus, the restaurant pays a total of R5,112 per week for all five employees. When looking at employee costs, remember to also factor in any potential additional expenses like taxes, benefits, or insurance. Keeping these in mind can help the restaurant budget more effectively. Always double-check calculations to avoid any costly mistakes that could affect payroll!