Question

Samuel just got his first pay check and noticed that he only brought home $55.35 this week. He worked 9 hours and thought that he was making $7.50 an hour. How much did his employer withhold from his paycheck?

Answer 1

Answer: Gross pay was $8 an hour x 10 hours = $80. However, taxes withheld by her employer reduced her bring home pay to $62.45.

Explanation: