Question

bob works 32 hours a week and gets paid £12.50 per hour. 20% of his pay is income tax. he also pays national insurance, and so is left with £280 after tax.

how much does he pay for tax? how much is this of his salary before tax?

Answer 1

Bob pays £320 for tax. This is 40% of his salary before tax.

Answer 2

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