Question

Ramon, a sales representative for HP computers, is paid $795 per week plus a commission of 2% on sales. His sales last week were $10,560. Find the amount he pays in Medicare taxes for the week.

$29.18

$14.59

$62.38

$145.89

Answer 1

795 + (.02)10,560 = earnings

What percent goes to medicare? (.0145?)

If so, multiply that by earnings.