Question

Kate Alexander worked 40 hours last week. Her pay rate is $8.50 per hour. Assuming 7.65% social security withholding, how much should her employer withhold from her check for social security? a) 0.65 b) 6.50 c) 2.60 d) 26.01

Answer 1

Answer:

d) $26.01

Step-by-step explanation:

7.5% is 0.075

0.0765(8.50×40)

26.01