Answer:
option (A) $212.97
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Gross earnings for the pay period ending 10/15/16 = $5,835
Total gross earnings as of 9/30/16 = $104,400
Social Security tax rate = 6.2%
Now,
Total earnings
= Gross earnings for the pay period ending 10/15/16 + Total gross earnings as of 9/30/16
= $5,835 + $104,400
= $110,235
since,The Social Security taxes are on a maximum earnings of $106,800 per year
therefore,
Sabrina's Social Security withheld from her 10/15/16 paycheck will be
= ( Total earnings - $106,800 ) × Social Security tax rate
= ( $110,235 - $106,800 ) × 0.062
= $3,435 × 0.062
= $212.97
Hence,
The answer is option (A) $212.97
