FICA is 6.2% of your gross compensation. To calculate the amount deducted for FICA, determine the gross compensation in 2009. In this problem, Bailee's gross income per month is $2358.33.
X-ounces of an oil blend, y - ounces of glycerin x + y = 4 ⇒ y = 4 - x 1.5 x + y = 5.50 1.5 x + 4 - x = 5.50 0.5 x = 5.50 - 4 0.5 x = 1.50 x = 3 y = 4 - 3 = 1 There are 3 ounces of an oil blend and 1 ounce of glycerin.
