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bcretired

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Janelle earns 600 per week. She is given a raise of 6 which increases her federal taxes from 24 per pay to 28. FICA taxes and a state income tax of 3 are also withheld from her wages. What is the increase in her gross wages? How much does her net pay increase per week with her raise?

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Glen's monthly gross pay is 4,500. The deductions from his monthly pay include 764.25 for federal income tax, 344.25 for FICA taxes, 180 for his retirement plan, and 275 for health insurance. Find the percentage of his gross wages that Glen takes home, to the nearest percent.



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Answer to Question 1

36, 28.17

Answer to Question 2

65





 

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