Jacks pension is 14.5% of his monthly salary of $6119. How much is deducted from his cheque for his pension each month?

To calculate how much is deducted from Jack's monthly salary for his pension, we multiply his monthly salary by the percentage allocated to the pension.

The formula is:

\[
\text{Deduction} = \left(\frac{14.5}{100}\right) \times 6119
\]

\[
\text{Deduction} = 0.145 \times 6119 = 887.2555
\]

So, Jack's monthly pension deduction is approximately **$887.26**.

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Here are 5 related questions:
1. What would Jack's monthly salary be after the pension deduction?
2. How much would Jack contribute to his pension in a year?
3. If Jack's salary increases by 5%, how much would the new pension deduction be?
4. What percentage of Jack's yearly salary goes to his pension?
5. How much does Jack contribute to his pension over a 10-year period?

**Tip:** When dealing with percentages, remember that multiplying by 0.01 quickly converts the percentage to a decimal for easier calculation.

Learn how to calculate the monthly pension deduction when Jack's pension is 14.5% of his salary of $6119. This problem involves basic percentage calculations and multiplication, suitable for students in Grades 5-7.

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