Question

Chris earns $298.65 each week. The federal government withholds 17% ofthat for federal income tax. How much is withheld from her pay annuallyfor federal income tax?a. $15,529.80b. $50.77c. $2,640.07d. $2,963.77

Answer 1

Remember that

1 year=52 week

so

17%=17/100=0.17

Multiply $298.65 by 0.17

$298.65*0.17=$50.7705

Multiply by 52

$50.7705*52=$2,640.07

the answer is option C