Solved: Gaia’s gross pay per month is $2,895. Her deductions

Question:

Gaia’s gross pay per month is $2,895. Her deductions are listed in the table. Deduction dollar amount federal income tax $324 state income tax $96 social security $126 medicare $39 what is Gaia’s net pay each month?

A. $2,310

B. $2,349

C. $2,475

D. $2,571

Answer:

Net pay = Gross pay – Deductions

Gross pay $2,895

Deductions = Medicare + State income tax + Federal income tax + Social security

Deductions = $(39 + 96 + 324 + 126)

Deduction = $585

Net pay = $(2,895 – 585)

= $2,310

Answer: A. $2,310