When a Paycheck Is Calculated from the Number of Hours

question 121

Multiple Choice

When a paycheck is calculated from the number of hours worked during the week times the hourly rate,what type of system is being used to pay employees?

• A) Gainsharing
• B) Salary
• C) Profit sharing
• D) Wage
• E) Incentive

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Definitions:

Laffer Curve

A curve illustrating the relationship between the tax rate and tax revenues. Tax revenues will be low at both very high and very low tax rates. When tax rates are quite high, lowering them can increase tax revenue.

Tax Revenues

The income that is gained by governments through taxation.

Marginal Tax Rates

The rate of tax that applies to the next dollar of taxable income above a pre-determined threshold.

Excise Tax

A tax levied on specific goods, services, and activities, often included in the price of products like gasoline, tobacco, and alcohol.