Your Nutrition Department has 6.5 FTE Dietitians at $20/hour. How much salary is that per week?

To determine the weekly salary for the Nutrition Department, you start by calculating the total number of hours worked per week by the Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) dietitians. An FTE typically represents the hours worked by one full-time employee, which is usually considered to be 40 hours per week.

First, multiply the number of FTE dietitians (6.5) by the total hours per week (40):

6.5 FTE x 40 hours/week = 260 hours/week

Next, you calculate the total salary by multiplying the total hours worked per week by the hourly wage of the dietitians ($20/hour):

260 hours/week x $20/hour = $5200/week

Thus, the total salary for the 6.5 FTE dietitians per week comes to $5200. This calculation aligns with the correct answer, making it clear why this option is the right choice.