. Della lives in a city where she pays federal and local taxes on her income. On her last paycheck, 31% of her income was taken out for federal taxes, and then 13% was taken out of her income after federal taxes for local taxes.

If Della's last paycheck was $2,934.00 before taxes, how much was taken out of her paycheck for local taxes?
A. $791.30
B. $263.18
C. $1,290.96
D. $2,024.46

Question

. 	Della lives in a city where she pays federal and local taxes on her income. On her last paycheck, 31% of her income was taken out for federal taxes, and then 13% was taken out of her income after federal taxes for local taxes.

If Della's last paycheck was $2,934.00 before taxes, how much was taken out of her paycheck for local taxes?
	A.  	$791.30
	B.  	$263.18
	C.  	$1,290.96
	D.  	$2,024.46

anonymous · Answer

@iGreen

igreen · Answer

31% of 2934 = 909.54

13% of 2934 = 381.42

909.54 + 381.42 = 1290.96

So $1,290.96 was taken out of her paycheck for local taxes.