Respuesta :

13.5% of 40,000.....turn percent to decimal..." of " means multiply
0.135 (40,000) = 5,400 <==

Answer:

$5,400

Step-by-step explanation:

Shaquil receives total employee benefits that are = 13.5% of his gross annual pay.

Gross annual pay of Shaquil = $40,000

He receives total employee benefits = 13.5% of 40,000

                                                             = [tex]\frac{13.5}{100}\times 40,000[/tex]

                                                             = 0.135 × 40,000

                                                             = $5400

Shaquil receives $5,400 total employee benefits.