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A nurse has an annual income of $52,175. The income tax the nurse must pay is 9%. What is the amount of income tax in dollars and cents that the nurse must pay?

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Answer:4695.75

Explanation:

Well if u made 52175 a whole then put 9 as a percentage you would cross multiply 52175 with 9 then divided with the whole percentage (100)

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Answer:

The amount of income tax in dollars and cents is $4,695.75

Explanation:

To find the amount of income tax that should be paid, we simply use the percentage said to be for the income tax

Mathematically;

income tax = 9% of 52,175

= 9/100 * 52175

= $4695.75

The income tax to be paid on the income is $52,175

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