Question

Joseph earns $1070 monthly. Of that, $160.50 is withheld for taxes. What percent of Joseph's earnings is withheld?

Answer 1

The total amount that was withheld from Joes earnings was 1.5%

Answer 2

15%

Explanation:

Percentages are just division.

The percentage of Joseph's earnings withheld for taxes = money spent on taxes/money earned

Percentage = 160.50 / 1070

Percentage = 0.15 = 15%

0.15 = 15% because to get percentages from decimals, you multiply the decimal by 100

Therfore, 15% of Joseph's money is withheld for taxes.

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