Write an Equation So Y Depends on X

question 100

Multiple Choice

Write an equation so y depends on x. Find the self-employed Social Security payment, y, at 12.4% of net income, x.

• A) x = 0.124y
• B) x = 12.4y
• C) y = 0.124x
• D) y = 12.4x
• E) y = 0.0124x

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