Question

Lacy earned $900 last week before taxes, if she paid 19 % in taxes;

a) How much did she pay in taxes?
b) What is her net pay?

Answer 1

Answer: a) $171 b) $729

Explanation:

a) 0.19 * $900 = $171

b) net pay = the money one earns after all deductions

$900 (what she earned) - $171 (taxes she had to pay) = $729