An employee receives a bi-weekly gross salary of $2,000. The employee’s deductions include income tax of $218, CPP of $99, EI of $36, and union dues of $50. The employer’s share of the deductions includes CPP of $139 and EI of $36. What is the total amount of salaries and employee benefits expense that X Corp. would record on its income statement as a result of the employee's bi-weekly salary?   answers  a. $1,597 b. $1,772 c. $2,000 d. $2,175

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An employee receives a bi-weekly gross salary of $2,000. The employee’s deductions include income tax of $218, CPP of $99, EI of $36, and union dues of $50. The employer’s share of the deductions includes CPP of $139 and EI of $36. What is the total amount of salaries and employee benefits expense that X Corp. would record on its income statement as a result of the employee's bi-weekly salary?
 
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a. $1,597
b. $1,772
c. $2,000
d. $2,175
 
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