(30 POINTS AND BRAINLIEST FOR BEST)
Jesse earned a total of $75,000 this year. He lives in the
District of Columbia where the local income tax rate is 8.5% for
all incomes over $40,000.

Part A.How much will Jesse pay in income tax?


Part B.How much money will Jesse have after paying his
income tax?

Respuesta :

Part A)

Multiply the amount he earned by 8.5%

8.5% written as a decimal is 0.085.

75,000 x 0.085 = $6,375

Part B)

Subtract the amount of tax from his earnings:

75,000 - 6,375 = $68,625