SOLUTION: Ron Smith has cumulative earnings of 77,800 dollars. This week he grossed 2,000 dollars. Assuming an FICA rate of Social Security 6.2 percent on 113,700 dollars and a Medicare ra

Algebra ->  Customizable Word Problem Solvers  -> Finance -> SOLUTION: Ron Smith has cumulative earnings of 77,800 dollars. This week he grossed 2,000 dollars. Assuming an FICA rate of Social Security 6.2 percent on 113,700 dollars and a Medicare ra      Log On

Ad: Over 600 Algebra Word Problems at edhelper.com


   



Question 1041339: Ron Smith has cumulative earnings of 77,800 dollars. This week he grossed 2,000 dollars. Assuming an FICA rate of Social Security 6.2 percent on 113,700 dollars and a Medicare rate of 1.45 percent, what is the amount of Social Security and Medicare taken out of Ron’s earnings this week?
Answer by jorel555(1290) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
6.2+1.45=7.65
2000x.0765=$153 total deductions from Ron's earnings. ☺☺☺☺