Question

jennifer makes 45,500 a year as a teacher. Her income tax rate is 16%. How much income tax will she pay? How much money will she bring home after taxes?

Answer 1

She will pay $7,280 and take home $38,220

Answer 2

45,500 x 16% = How much income tax Jennifer will pay
45,500 x .16 = 7,280

So Jennifer will pay $7,280 in income tax

45,500 - (income tax) = How much money Jennifer will bring home after taxes
45,500 - 7,280 = 38,220

So Jennifer will bring home $38,220 after taxes