Question

Steve just started a new job where he is paid weekly. Which of the following equations could be used to determine the amount of Steve's first paycheck if 18% is deducted for taxes? (Let x represent the amount he earns the first week and y represent the amount of his first paycheck after taxes.) A. y = 0.82x B. y = 1.18x C. y = x - 0.18 D. y = x + 0.18

Answer 1

Answer:A

Step-by-step explanation:100-18=82 in percentages convert that to fractions and you have 0.82 x whatever he earned at first (x) becauss we are dealing with percentages here