Question

Tina lives in a state that charges her 4.5% state income tax on her federal taxable income. If her federal taxable income is $61,600, how much does Tina pay in state income tax?

a.
$1,545
b.
$227
c.
$4,372
d.
$2,772

Answer 1

4.5% of $61,600 = 0.045 × 61,600 = $2,772, so answer d.