Question

2. Robert has three jobs. He worked at Young's Grocery and earned $5,805. He was a waiter at the A & B Restaurant and earned $12,445. He also earned $56,002
working for CCD Communications. Each employer took out 6.2% for Social Security. How much did Robert pay in Social Security?

Answer 1

Answer:

Robert paid $4,603.6 in Social Security.

Step-by-step explanation:

Robert total earnings:

$5,805 at Young's Grocery.

$12,445 at A&B Restaurant.

$56,002 at CCD Communications.

So his total earnings are of:

5805 + 12445 + 56002 = $74,252

How much did Robert pay in Social Security?

6.2%, that is, 0.062 of $74,252. So

0.062*74252 = $4,603.6