Question

Oscar has elected to have 23% of his federal income tax withheld as state income tax. If $154.00 was withheld as federal income tax on his last paycheck, how much will be withheld from his paycheck for income tax in all?
a.
$35.42
b.
$118.58
c.
$177.00
d.
$189.42

Answer 1

23% of $154 = 0.23 × 154 = $35.42 (state).
Total = $154 + $35.42 = $189.42 → (d).