SOLUTION: Before anyone says anything I am confused that is why I am asking. ​cher, who works​ part-time, earns ​$460 per week and has 24​% of this amount withheld for​ taxes, S

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Question 1142747: Before anyone says anything I am confused that is why I am asking.
​cher, who works​ part-time, earns ​$460 per week and has 24​% of this amount withheld for​ taxes, Social​ Security, and Medicare. Find ​(a) the amount withheld and ​(b) the amount remaining after the withholdings.

Answer by josmiceli(19441) About Me  (Show Source):
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What is the amount withheld for​ taxes, Social​ Security, and Medicare?
+.24%2A460+=+110.4+
$110.40 is withheld
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+1+-+.24+=+.76+
76% of the weekly earnings is left over
+.76%2A460+=+349.6+
$349.60 is left over
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check answer:
Do these 2 amounts add up to weekly earnings?
+110.4+%2B+349.6+=+460+
OK