Merly Garza's regular hourly wage rate is $16, and she receives a wage of 1½ times the regular hourly rate for work in excess of 40 hours. During a March weekly pay period, Merly worked 42 hours. Her gross earnings prior to the current week were $3,900. Merly is married and claims three withholding allowances. Her only voluntary deduction is for group hospitalization insurance at $27 per week. All earnings are subject to Social Security tax.

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Merly Garza's regular hourly wage rate is $16, and she receives a wage of 1½ times the regular hourly rate for work in excess of 40
hours. During a March weekly pay period, Merly worked 42 hours. Her gross earnings prior to the current week were $3,900. Merly is
married and claims three withholding allowances. Her only voluntary deduction is for group hospitalization insurance at $27 per
week. All earnings are subject to Social Security tax.
Transcribed Image Text:Merly Garza's regular hourly wage rate is $16, and she receives a wage of 1½ times the regular hourly rate for work in excess of 40 hours. During a March weekly pay period, Merly worked 42 hours. Her gross earnings prior to the current week were $3,900. Merly is married and claims three withholding allowances. Her only voluntary deduction is for group hospitalization insurance at $27 per week. All earnings are subject to Social Security tax.
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