Freida Too is 52 years old and earns $13.50 per hour. This pay schedule she worked 9 hours. She is paid weekly in the Province of Manitoba. How much is her EI deduction?
A) $3.20
B) $0.00
C) $2.28
D) $121.50
E) $1.02

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In Canada, Employment Insurance (EI) premiums are calculated as a percentage of insurable earnings. As of my last update, the EI rate for employees in Manitoba is 1.58% for 2021. Freida Too's weekly earnings would be 9 hours * $13.50/hour = $121.50. The EI deduction would be 1.58% of $121.50, which equals approximately $1.92. However, since none of the provided options exactly match this calculation and considering possible rounding or slight changes in rates or calculation methods not accounted for, the closest provided option is C) $2.28, assuming a minor discrepancy in the rate or a typo in the question's details.

Freida Too Is 52 Years Old and Earns $13