Question

Directions: Read the scenario below and calculate what Marcus' pay is after deductions are

subtracted from his gross pay.

Marcus' Story

Marcus works at a mall kiosk earning $10 an hour. During his last pay period, he worked a total

of 40 hours. Below is the list of his deductions. Help Marcus calculate his net pay.

Show Your Math

Gross pay: $400.00

Deductions:

Social Security: $9.75

Medicare: $3.10

Withholdings:

Federal income Tax. $30.00

State Income Tax: $10.50

What is Marcus' net pay?

Answer 1

$346.65

Explanation:

If Marcus worked a total of 40 hours, and he earns 10$ an hour, his payment before deductions is 400$, as put in the "gross pay".

We need to sum all the deductions:

9.75 + 3.10 + 30 + 10.5 = 53.35

Now, to know Marcus net pay, we just need to subtract his gross pay from this total deduction:

400 - 53.35 = 346.65

So, his net payment is $346.65