Answer:
C
Explanation:
The economists would disagree with this policy because the opportunity cost of zero pollution is much higher than its benefit. The industries involved may have to stop their industrial activities out-rightly or temporarily until they come up with other ways of production which may bring unemployment, reduction in tax paid to government among others.
Answer:
Social Security = $186.00
Medicare = $43.50
Explanation:
Since the given rate for Social security is 6.2%, the first week deduction is 6.2% of gross weekly salary, which is $3,000. Hence, the first week deduction for Social Security is given by
Social Security Deduction = 6.2% of $3,000
= 0.062 × 3,000 (Change 6.2% to decimal)
= $186.00
Similarly, since 1.43% is the given rate for medicare, the first week deduction is 1.43% of the gross weekly salary, which is $3,000. Thus, the first week deduction for medicare is given by
Medicare Deduction = 1.43% of $3,000
= 0.0143 × 3,000
= $43.50
