Let x be Priya's total income before tax.
The amount deducted from their paycheck is 0.12x = $52.50
Dividing both sides by 0.12, we get x = $52.50 / 0.12 = $437.50
Therefore, Priya's total income before tax is $437.50.
Solve the following problem involving income tax. Show all your work. Priya had $52.50 deducted from their paycheck. If Priya’s income tax rate is 12%, find Priya’s total income before tax. (4 points)
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Apologies for the error in my previous response. Let's redo the calculations correctly.
Let x be Priya's total income before tax.
The amount deducted from their paycheck is x * 0.12 = $52.50.
To find x, we can divide both sides by 0.12:
x = $52.50 / 0.12
x ≈ $437.50.
Therefore, Priya's total income before tax is approximately $437.50.
Let x be Priya's total income before tax.
The amount deducted from their paycheck is x * 0.12 = $52.50.
To find x, we can divide both sides by 0.12:
x = $52.50 / 0.12
x ≈ $437.50.
Therefore, Priya's total income before tax is approximately $437.50.