I re wrote the question lol hopefully its more understanable

$120,000 was paid to 16 of Washburn’s salespeople in override commissions. (a) What was the average amount paid to each salesperson? (b) What amount of the average sales commission will go toward the salesperson’s Social Security Tax? (c) What amount will go toward Medicare? (Assume social security tax is 6.20% on $106,800 and medicare tax is 1.45%)

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I re wrote the question lol hopefully its more understanable

$120,000 was paid to 16 of Washburn’s salespeople in override commissions. (a) What was the average amount paid to each salesperson? (b) What amount of the average sales commission will go toward the salesperson’s Social Security Tax? (c) What amount will go toward Medicare? (Assume social security tax is 6.20% on $106,800 and medicare tax is 1.45%)

anonymous · Answer

120.000 divided by 16 = 7.5 paid to each salesperson in commissions. :)

anonymous · Answer

ok thank you so then how do ifgure out the rest

anonymous · Answer

(a) the average amount paid to each salesperson = $120,000/16 = $7500; (b) Social Security Tax = 4.2% * 7500 = $315; (c) Medicare = 1.45% * 7500 = $108.75

anonymous · Answer

so*= multiply correct

anonymous · Answer

thank you so much

anonymous · Answer

Yup ^_^ oh yea and if you think im wrong then look it up please :)

anonymous · Answer

i'm checking on the calculater i think its right i really appreciate it :)