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Martha earned a gross pay of $1,215.60 last week. Using the fact that Social Security tax is 6.2% of gross pay, determine the amount of Social security tax deducted from Martha’s gross pay.
a.
$7.54
b.
$65.37
c.
$75.37
d.
$75.40


Please select the best answer from the choices provided

A
B
C
D

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C

Calculation: 0.062 × $1,215.60 = $75.3672 ≈ $75.37, so option C.