1. You get a part-time job earning $12.50/hr. Tips are $4.60/hr on average. Deductions are FICA
(7.65%) and Federal Tax Withholding (10%). You work for 18 hours. What is your gross base pay?
Gross pay
Base pay = Hourly rate * Hours worked
Base pay = $12.50/hr * 18 hrs = $225
Tips earned = $4.60/hr * 18 hrs = $82.80
Gross pay (base pay + tips) = $225 + $82.80 = $307.80
Therefore, your gross base pay is $307.80.