Question

Gavin’s gross pay is $3851. his deductions total $756.72. what percent of his gross pay is take-home pay? responses 20% 20% 24% 24% 80% 80% 82%

Answer 1

80%

Explanation:

Gross Pay = $3851

Deductions = $756.72

Take-home Pay = $3851 - $756.72 = $3,094.28

Ratio of take-home pay to gross pay = 3,094.28/3851 = 0.8035

As a percentage = 0.8035 x 100 = 80.35%

or approximately 80% to match the answer choice