Question

Emilio earns $11 per hour. He works 14 hours a week. His employer withholds $32 from each paycheck for taxes. If he is paid weekly, what is the amount of his paycheck?

Answer 1

$122, because 11x14= 154, then 154-32=122. 

Answer 2

$122.

Explanation:

We have been given that Emilio earns $11 per hour. He works 14 hours a week.

`\text{Emilio's weekly earnings before taxes}=\$11* 14`

`\text{Emilio's weekly earnings before taxes}=\$154`

We are also told that Emilio's employer withholds $32 from each paycheck for taxes, so Emilio's earnings after taxes would be $154 minus $32.

`\text{Emilio's weekly earnings after taxes}=\$154-\$32`

`\text{Emilio's weekly earnings after taxes}=\$122`

Therefore, the amount of Emilio's paycheck would be $122.