Questions from Financial Algebra

Q: The Lamberti family is building a rectangular deck that measures 30 feet

The Lamberti family is building a rectangular deck that measures 30 feet by 22 feet. They need to run an electric line across the diagonal, underneath the deck. How long is the diagonal of the deck, t...

Q: Joe makes an hourly wage of $14.10. For

Joe makes an hourly wage of $14.10. For hours worked over 40, he is paid at a rate of $21.15 per hour. Last week, Joe worked 45 hours. a. What is Joe’s gross pay for this pay period? b. What is Joe’...

Q: Linda is a salesperson for Spooner’s Cleaning Service, which cleans office

Linda is a salesperson for Spooner’s Cleaning Service, which cleans office buildings. She receives a 14% commission for every office that signs a contract for the cleaning services. Last week she rece...

Q: Leslie works for Blanck Corporation. His annual salary is $57

Leslie works for Blanck Corporation. His annual salary is $57,285.50. a. What is Leslie’s annual Social Security deduction? b. What is Leslie’s annual Medicare d...

Q: Use the partial information given in Leslie’s electronic W-2 form

Use the partial information given in Leslie’s electronic W-2 form (see question 3) to calculate the amount in Box 1.

Q: Let A represent the number of the paycheck for the year.

Let A represent the number of the paycheck for the year. For example, if the paycheck was the fifth of the year, A is 5. Let B represent the biweekly gross pay. Let C represent the biweekly union dues...

Q: Complete the missing entries in the following pay stub.

Complete the missing entries in the following pay stub. a. As indicated in the paycheck number box, this is the 18th paycheck of the year. Determine the current gross pay. b. What is the Social Se...

Q: Why should investors be cautious when a split occurs? How might

Why should investors be cautious when a split occurs? How might those words apply to what you have learned?

Q: Andres is taxed at a 17% tax rate for his federal

Andres is taxed at a 17% tax rate for his federal taxes. Last year, he reduced his taxable income by contributing $350 per biweekly paycheck to his tax-deferred retirement account and $50 per biweekl...

Q: Examine this portion of a taxpayer’s W-2 form. Assume

Examine this portion of a taxpayer’s W-2 form. Assume that the taxpayer’s wages for the year are under the Social Security limit. What entry should be in Box 1?