Chuck has a gross pay of $815.70. His gross pay will be reduced by:
- Federal tax of $56;
- Social Security tax that is 6.2% of his gross pay;
- Medicare tax that is 1.45% of his gross pay;
- State tax that is 19% of his federal tax.
Let's count:
1. gross pay of $815.70 - 100%,
Social Security tax of $x - 6.2%.
Then

2. gross pay of $815.70 - 100%,
Medicare tax of $y - 1.45%.
Then

3. Federal tax of $56 - 100%,
State tax $z - 19%.
Then

4. Chuck’s gross pay will be reduced by

Answer:
c
Step-by-step explanation:
Answer:
a. x
b. 35
c. 45
d. y
Explanation:
a. The independent variable is not dictated by any other variable. x is the only variable here that fits that description is x.
b. A coefficient is a constant that multiplies any variable. 35 multiplies x, so it is a coefficient.
c. A constant is a number that cannot change and isn't a coefficient. 45 cannot be changed.
d. The dependent variable is dictated by other variables. y is dictated by x, so it is the dependent variable.
Answer:
I hope this might be able to help you. I'm not good with words so I just showed what I did to get it. But if you have any questions let me know :)