Question

If Lisa’s gross pay was $1204.89 and her net pay was $818.44, about what percent of her pay was deducted?

1.5%

32%

47%

68%

Answer 1

About 32% of her pay was deducted ⇒ 2nd answer

Explanation:

Lisa’s gross pay was $1204.89

Her net pay was $818.44

We need to find the percentage of the amount deducted from her pay

Lets calculate the deduction amount

The deduction amount is the difference between the gross pay and

the net pay

∵ The amount deducted = gross pay - net pay

∵ Gross pay = $1204.89

∵ Net pay = $818.44

∴ The amount deducted = 1204.89 - 818.44 = $386.45

Now lets find the percentage of the amount deducted

∵ Percent of deducted = [amount deducted/gross pay] × 100%

∵ The amount deducted = $386.45

∵ Gross pay = 1204.89

∴ Percent of deducted =
`(386.45)/(1204.89)` × 100%

∴ Percent of deducted = 32.07%

About 32% of her pay was deducted