Question

jack pasler earns $30,940 annually as an accountant. He is married and supports 1 child. The state tax rate in his state is 4.5 percent of taxable income. what amount is withheld yearly for state tax income?

Answer 1

Hi there!

FACTS :

4.5% is equal to → 4.5/100, which is equal to → 4.5 ÷ 100 = 0.045

Also, the word "of" in "4.5% of $30,940" is the same thing as a multiplication sign.

STEPS TO ANSWER:

4.5% of $30,940 = 0.045 of $30,940

0.045 of $30,940 = 0.045 × $30,940

0.045 × 30,940 = 1,392.3

$1,392.30 = Jack's amount witheld yearly for state tax income. → ANSWER

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