Question

what was the total amount deducted from hope’s latest paycheck? * $90.00 $284.79 $315.21 $600.00 one of hope’s coworkers quits, and during the next pay period hope works 60 hours instead of 40 to help cover the shifts. which of hope’s deductions will definitely change as a result? her federal tax her health her dental her retirement

Explanation:

First Question (Total Deduction)

To find the total deduction, we assume we have Hope's gross pay and net pay (or individual deductions). But since the options are given, and typically total deduction = gross pay - net pay. If we assume her gross pay is $600 (from the last option as a common gross pay), and if net pay is $600 - $284.79 = $315.21? Wait, no—wait, total deduction is the sum of all deductions. Wait, maybe the first question's correct answer is $284.79? Wait, no, maybe we need to check typical payroll. Alternatively, maybe the first question's correct answer is $284.79 (but this is missing context). Wait, no, the first question: let's assume that the total deduction is calculated as, say, if her gross is $600, and net is $600 - $284.79 = $315.21? No, that's net. Wait, total deduction is gross - net. If gross is $600, and net is $600 - $284.79 = $315.21? No, that's not. Wait, maybe the correct answer for the first is $284.79? No, I think I need to re-express.

Wait, the first question: "What was the TOTAL amount deducted from Hope’s latest paycheck?" The options are $90, $284.79, $315.21, $600. Let's assume that her gross pay is $600 (the last option), and net pay is $600 - $284.79 = $315.21? No, that's net. Wait, total deduction is gross - net. So if gross is $600, and net is $315.21, then deduction is $600 - $315.21 = $284.79. So the total deduction is $284.79.

Second Question (Which Deduction Changes)

Hope works 60 hours instead of 40, so her gross pay will increase (since more hours mean more pay). Federal tax is based on taxable income (which includes gross pay), so if gross pay increases, federal tax (which is a percentage of income or based on income brackets) will change. Health, dental, and retirement are often fixed amounts or percentages of gross but maybe fixed. But federal tax is progressive or based on income, so if income (gross pay) increases, federal tax will definitely change. So the second question's answer is "Her Federal Tax".

First Question Answer:

Step1: Understand Total Deduction

Total deduction = Gross Pay - Net Pay. Assume gross pay is $600 (common payroll amount). If net pay is $600 - $284.79 = $315.21? No, wait—total deduction is the sum of all deductions. Alternatively, if the options are given, and the correct total deduction is $284.79 (assuming typical deductions sum to that).

Step2: Select the Correct Option

From the options, the total deduction amount is $284.79 (assuming calculations show this).

Hope’s hours increase from 40 to 60, so her gross pay (income) increases. Federal Tax is based on taxable income (gross pay is part of this), so it will change. Health, Dental, and Retirement deductions are often fixed (e.g., flat rate or fixed % of gross, but if gross increases, but some are fixed). Federal Tax is progressive/based on income, so it definitely changes.

Answer:

$284.79

Second Question Answer: