Question

After all the taxes are withheld, Joan's take-home pay is about 73.5% of her total earnings. Estimate her take-home pay if her total earnings are $589.

$150

$450

$520

$870

Answer 1

The estimate is $450.

$589 is near $600, and 73.5% is near 75% (or 3/4).

3/4 of 600 is 450.

Answer 2

Given:

Joan’s total earnings after all taxes are withheld=$589.

Let X=Takehome pay in dollars = 73.5% of total earnings) 

Solution:

X=73.5%(589)

X=.735(589)

X= 432.915= 433

Therefore there is no correct answer from the given choices