Kartik's Regular and Overtime Gross Pay Combined, for the Week

question 20

Multiple Choice

Kartik's regular and overtime gross pay combined, for the week ending 30 September, was $1480. Amounts were deducted for income tax $339.50, union fees $6 and donations to charity $50. Kartik contributes 10% of his gross pay to a superannuation fund as a personal contribution. What is his net pay for the week?

• A) $1084.50
• B) $936.50
• C) $1140.50
• D) $1134.50

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