To determine the total amount of money Monte paid his employees this month, we need the following two quantities:

A. the hourly salary of each employee - This is necessary because it tells us how much each employee earns per hour.

C. the number of hours each employee worked this month - This is needed because it tells us how many hours each employee worked, which allows us to calculate the total payment for each employee.

Multiplying the hourly wage of each employee by the number of hours they worked will give the total amount paid to each employee. Summing up these amounts for all employees will give the total amount Monte paid his employees this month.

Correct answer: A and C.

Would you like a more detailed explanation or have any questions? Here are some related questions to further explore:

1. How would the calculation change if employees had different pay rates for overtime?
2. How can Monte budget for employee wages for the next month based on this month’s data?
3. What other costs should Monte consider besides wages when calculating the total expenses for his bakery?
4. How would the inclusion of benefits and bonuses affect the total amount paid to employees?
5. How can Monte optimize employee hours to reduce costs without compromising the bakery's operations?

Tip: Always break down each component of a problem to ensure you have all the necessary information for accurate calculations.