Question

Bobby Johnson gross weekly pay is $375 how much does he pay for social security for a pay period?

Answer 1

Option A is correct

$23.25 does he pay for social security for a pay period.

Explanation:

Bobby Johnson gross weekly pay is $375.

Given: Social security tax rate is 6.2% and medicare Tax rate is 1.45%.

we have to calculate the Social security for a pay period.

To find the percentage of any number:

* Multiply the number by the percent and

* Divide that answer by 100.

Bobby Johnson paid for social security for a pay period = 6.2% of $ 375

then,

`(6.2)/(100) * $375` or

`(6.2* 375)/(100)=(2325)/(100)= \$23.25`

therefore, $23.25 does he pay for social security for a pay period.