Question

An lpn earned a gross pay of 650.04 last week. if 21 1/2% of her gross paycheck is taken out in taxes, what is her bring home pay?​

Answer 1

≈$510.28

Explanation:

1.) Convert 21 1/2% to a decimal, =0.215

2) Multiply 650.04 by 0.215

650.04x0.215=139.76.

3) Subtract 139.76 from 650.04

650.04-139.76= 510.28

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Answer 2

$510.28

Explanation:

The remaining 78 1/2% of the LPN's pay was her "bring home" pay.

0.785 × $650.04 ≈ $510.28

She brought home $510.28.