Lana Powell has cumulative earnings of $106,700 at the end of September. In the 1st week in October she earns $2,000. The amount deducted for Social Security and Medicare from her check is: (Assume Social Security rate of 6.2% on $106,800 and Medicare of 1.45%).

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hero · Answer

What's the question?

anonymous · Answer

The amount deducted for Social Security and Medicare from her check is?

hero · Answer

The cumulative earnings are not consistent.

hero · Answer

First you have 106,700 initally, then you have 106,800 at the bottom.

anonymous · Answer

$29.00
$35.20
$53.20
$92.00
are any of these the answer?

hero · Answer

Did you copy and paste that question or did you type it?

anonymous · Answer

copy and paste

hero · Answer

Well, something isn't right. I wish I could circle it for you

anonymous · Answer

can you just do it for the 106,700?

hero · Answer

attachment

anonymous · Answer

8162.55?

hero · Answer

Hmmm, this must be a trick question. I wonder if you apply those same rates to the 2000

anonymous · Answer

im not sure

hero · Answer

What kind of math course are you taking?

anonymous · Answer

its a business math class

hero · Answer

I knew it. Is there a textbook for the course?

anonymous · Answer

yes
practical business math procedures 10 ed

hero · Answer

I see. Well, I never took business math so I can't help you

anonymous · Answer

ok