Question

HELP ASAP!

Carol earned $642.20 in net pay for working 37 hours. She paid $115.34 in federal and state income taxes and $62.75 in FICA taxes
What was Carol's hourly wage?

Answer 1

Carol's total earnings can be calculated by adding up her net salary plus her taxes paid.

So, Total earnings of Carol = 642.20 + 115.34 + 62.75 = $820.29

So, her hourly wage =
`(820.29)/(37) =22.17`

Hence, Carol's hourly wage is = $22.17