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9-2: Social Security Benefits

Authored by Chris Wood

Mathematics

11th - 12th Grade

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9-2: Social Security Benefits
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In 2020, Andrew had three jobs. He earned $32,000 at Job A; $56,000 at Job B; and $50,000 at Job C. How much Social Security tax did he overpay, if any? In 2020, the maximum taxable income for Social Security was $137,700; the tax rate was 6.2%.

There was no overpayment.

$18.60

$18.70

$18.80

$18.90

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.C.7B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In 2019, Alexander had two jobs. He earned $75,000 at Job A; and $57,000 at Job B. How much Social Security tax did he overpay, if any? In 2019, the maximum taxable income for Social Security was $132,900; the tax rate was 6.2%.

There was no overpayment.

$55.60

$55.70

$55.80

$55.90

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In 2018, John had four jobs. He earned $34,000 at Job A; $39,000 at Job B; $41,000 at Job C; and $30,000 at Job D. How much Social Security tax did he overpay, if any? In 2018, the maximum taxable income for Social Security was $128,400; the tax rate was 6.2%.

There was no overpayment.

$967.10

$967.20

$967.30

$967.40

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In 2017, Allison had two jobs. She earned $63,900 at Job A; and $72,500 at Job B. How much Social Security tax did she overpay, if any? In 2017, the maximum taxable income for Social Security was $127,200; the tax rate was 6.2%.

There was no overpayment.

$570.10

$570.20

$570.30

$570.40

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

In 2016, Beth had three jobs. She earned $52,500 at Job A; $19,500 at Job B; and $49,250 at Job C. How much Social Security tax did she overpay, if any? In 2016, the maximum taxable income for Social Security was $118,500; the tax rate was 6.2%.

There was no overpayment.

$170.30

$170.40

$170.50

$170.60

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Brenda requests her annual Social Security statement from the Social Security Administration each year. She wants to see how many credits she received for 2020. She worked all year and earned $400 per month. How many credits did she earn in 2020? In 2020, it took an earning of $1,410 to earn one credit.

0 credits

1 credit

2 credits

3 credits

4 credits

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Theresa requests her annual Social Security statement from the Social Security Administration each year. She wants to see how many credits she received for 2019. She worked all year and earned $165 semimonthly. How many credits did she earn in 2019? In 2019, it took an earning of $1,360 to earn one credit.

0 credits

1 credit

2 credits

3 credits

4 credits

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3D

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