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frankie earned $43,720 last year. if social security tax is $6.20 tax per $100 earned, then how much social security did they pay last year?

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Answer:

$2,710.64

Explanation:

Divide 43,720 by 100 so you know how many groups of 200s you have. Because it's 6.20 for each 100.

437.2

Do 6.20 times 437.2 to get your answer.

$2,710.64

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