Question

Vinny is interviewing for a job. he wants his take-home pay to be at least $42,000$42,000. what is the least salary he can earn if he pays 25%% income tax?

Answer 1

56,000 would be the answer. I know this because 25% of 42,000 is 56000

Answer 2

56,000 would be the answer. If you divide the 42,000 by 3 then add your quotient to the original number you get his salary before tax.