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An employee's monthly salary is ₱21,000. If 15% is deducted for taxes and contributions, what is the take-home pay?

  1. ₱3,150
  2. ₱17,850
  3. ₱20,985
  4. ₱24,150

Answer

B. ₱17,850

Solution

Take-home = ₱21,000 × 0.85 = ₱17,850.

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