An Employee Receives an Hourly Rate of $30, with Time

question 109

Multiple Choice

An employee receives an hourly rate of $30, with time and a half for all hours worked in excess of 40 during a week. Payroll data for the current week are as follows: hours worked, 48; federal income tax withheld, $300; cumulative earnings for year prior to current week, $90,700; social security tax rate, 6.0% on maximum of $100,000; and Medicare tax rate, 1.5% on all earnings. What is the net amount to be paid to the employee?

• A) $1,032.00
• B) $1,143.00
• C) $1,053.60
• D) $1,166.40

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Definitions:

Simple Reaction Time

The time taken for an individual to respond to a single stimulus, such as light or sound, with a predetermined response.

Choice Reaction Time

The measurement of time elapsed between the presentation of a stimulus and the initiation of a response, where multiple stimuli and possible responses exist.

Inspection Time

The minimal amount of time an individual requires to discriminate between two stimuli, often used as a measure of processing speed or cognitive efficiency.

Detection Time

The period during which a substance or effect can be identified or observed, often used in the context of drug testing.