Question

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I asked this question yesterday, i need the answer ASAP please!!!

mr. benson's gross pay is 789.18 the amount of social security deducted is 6.2 percent of gross pay. How much of his gross pay will be deducted for the social security tax?
48.93
45.00
11.44
6.20

Answer 1

48.92916 is the gross pay that will be deducted

Answer 2

$789.18 * 0.062 = $48.93
answer is 48.93 (first choice)