FINE PRINT: PAY STUB ACTIVITY

How frequently does Hope receive a paycheck?

• Daily

• Weekly

• Twice Per Month

• Monthly

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CCSS.4.MD.B.4

Assuming that Hope receives a paycheck at regular intervals similar to the stub shown, how many pay periods has Hope had year-to-date (YTD)?

• 2

• 3

• 8

• 9

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

Which statement below accurately describes Hope’s gross wages?

• Gross wages are calculated by multiplying Hope’s hourly rate by the number of hours she worked

• Gross wages are Hope’s fixed salary, which she receives for every pay period

• Gross wages are calculated by subtracting all of Hope’s deductions from her gross income

• Gross wages are how much Hope has earned over the course of the entire year

What was the largest deduction for this pay period?

• FICA Medicare Tax

• FICA Social Security Tax

• Federal Tax

• NC State Tax

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1C

Look at the lines that say HEALTH, DENTAL, and RETIREMENT. Which statement below is accurate?

• Those lines represent taxes that Hope paid to the Federal government

• Those lines represent taxes that Hope paid to the state government

• Those lines represent benefits that the employer is paying to Hope in addition to her wages

• Those lines represent insurance and retirement plans that Hope funds directly from her paycheck

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What was the TOTAL amount deducted from Hope's latest paycheck?

• $90.00

• $284.79

• $315.21

• $600.00

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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

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CCSS.3.OA.D.9

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• Hope has had more deductions this year than take home pay

• Hope has had more take home pay this year than deductions

• Hope has had equal amounts of take home pay and deductions this year

• Hope’s paystub only shows deductions and take home pay

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B

Hope's employer deposits her paycheck directly into her checking account. How much would her employer have deposited into Hope's checking account on the most recent payday of 5/21/20?

• $40.00

• $284.79

• $315.21

• $600.00

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

What is the net pay that Hope receives after all deductions?

• $315.21

• $284.79

• $90.00

• $600.00

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3