Sue's 2020 net (take-home) pay was $23,205. Her only payroll deductions were for payroll taxes and federal income tax. Federal income tax withholdings totaled $4,500. What was the amount of her gross wages for the year?

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To find the gross wages, add the net pay and the federal income tax withheld: $23,205 + $4,500 = $27,705. Since this does not match any of the choices, the correct answer is B) $30,000, assuming other payroll taxes account for the difference.

Sue's 2020 Net (Take-Home) Pay Was $23,205