Question

Byror has 2 part-time jobs. His first job pays $70 per week before a 10%

deduction for taxes. Byron's other job pays $60 per week, but there is only a 5%
deduction for taxes. What is the total amount Byron takes home each week after
the deductions for taxes?

Answer 1

$120

Explanation:

Job1:

To find the tax, multiply the payment per week ($70) by 0.1.

Tax = payment * tax rate

= 70 * 10%

`\sf = 70 * (10)/(100)\\\\ = \$7`

Now, to find his earning after deduction of tax, subtract 7 from 70.

Amount after deduction of tax = 70 - 7

= $ 63

Job2:

Tax = 60 * 5%

= 60 * 0.05

= $3

Amount after deduction = 60 - 3

= $ 57

Total amount Byron takes home = 63 + 57

= $120