In the Early Years of the 21st Century, What Proportion

question 48

Multiple Choice

In the early years of the 21st century, what proportion of all new employees are women?

• A)about a third
• B)less than half
• C)about half
• D)more than half

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Definitions:

W-4 Form

A tax form used by employees to indicate their tax situation to their employer, such as number of dependents and marital status, affecting the amount of federal income tax withheld from their pay.

FICA-Medicare

A federal payroll tax that funds Medicare, the U.S. health insurance program for individuals aged 65 and over or who meet other specific criteria.

Gross Wages

Gross Wages refer to the total amount of compensation earned by an employee before any deductions or taxes are taken out.

Net Wages

The amount of an employee's earnings after all deductions, such as taxes and retirement contributions, have been subtracted.