Kate gets a paycheck twice a month. Every month, a total of $345.67 is deducted from her paychecks for taxes. If she has received 7 paychecks so far this year, which best represents the total effect the taxes have had on the amount she has earned??
–$2,419.69
–$1,209.85
$1,209.85
$2,419.69
which one would it be?