Question

Carl has a new job making $8.25 an hour. He worked 16.75 hours last week. He also

had deductions of 6.25% for Social Security and 1.45% for unemployment insurance.
What was Carl's net pay last week (the amount after deductions)?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Earnings = 16.75 hours × $8.25/hour = $138.1875

Deductions = 6.5% + 1.45% = 7.95%

net = 92.05% of $138.1875 ≈ $127.20