Men and Women Tend to Work in Different Occupations

question 42

Multiple Choice

Men and women tend to work in different occupations. For example, men are more likely to be engaged in which type of job?

• A) secretarial work
• B) teaching
• C) nursing
• D) waitering
• E) managerial

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Definitions:

Gross Earnings

The total income earned by an individual or business before any deductions or taxes are applied.

Net Earnings

The profit determined after all expenses and taxes have been subtracted from total revenue.

Payroll Tax Expense

Charges levied on both employers and employees, calculated as a proportion of the wages that employers distribute to their workers.

Wages Payable

A liability account that records the amounts owed to employees for work performed but not yet paid.