Question

Martha earned a gross pay of $1,215.60 last week. Using the fact that Social Security tax is 6.2% of gross pay, determine the amount of Social security tax deducted from Martha’s gross pay.

Answer 1

Martha's gross pay $1,215.60

Social Security Tax is 6.2%

To find the total amount Martha pays in social security tax take $1,215.60 and multiply it by .062.

($1,215)(0.062) =

Answer 2

75.37

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