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To determine the tax amount you multiply the gross pay and the tax percentage. In this case, you would multiply $35,600 by .16 which equals $5,696 for the federal tax year. Remember: to convert a percentage to a decimal number, move the decimal place 2 places to the left.
Answer:
B. $8293.75
Step-by-step explanation:
<em>On first $9 225:</em>
Tax = $9225 × 0.10 = $ 922.50
<em>On next $28 225:
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Tax = $28 225 × 0.15 = 4233.75
<em>On last $12 550</em>:
Tax = <u>$12 550</u> × 0.25 = <u> 3137.50
</u>
$50 000 $8293.75
This isn't exactly the same as on your answer key.