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Let's go through each question using the details from the provided pay stub.

### 1. What were the total earnings for this pay period?
The total earnings for this pay period are listed as **$461.54**.

### 2. How much was withheld for social security tax this pay period?
The social security tax withheld for this pay period is **$50.77**.

### 3. How much was withheld for federal income tax this pay period?
The federal income tax withheld for this pay period is **$36.85**.

### 4. How much was withheld for state income tax this pay period?
The state income tax withheld for this pay period is **$18.08**.

### 5. How much was withheld for insurance this pay period?
The insurance withheld for this pay period is **$15.25**.

### 6. How much was earned so far this year?
The year-to-date earnings, shown in the “Year to Date Totals” row, are **$2,657.28**.

### 7. How much will Kristen cash this check for? Where did you find the information?
Kristen will cash this check for **$346.82**. This information is found under "Net Pay."

### 8. How many hours were worked during this pay period? Include regular and overtime hours.
Kristen worked a total of **40 regular hours** and **3.5 overtime hours**, adding up to **43.5 hours**.

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### Additional Questions
1. How would the net pay change if the overtime hours were increased to 5 hours?
2. What would Kristen’s earnings be if no deductions were applied this pay period?
3. How would the pay change if the insurance deduction was doubled?
4. What percentage of the total deductions is the social security tax?
5. How does the state income tax compare as a percentage of the total earnings?

### Tip:
To understand net pay, always consider deductions like taxes and insurance, which reduce the gross earnings to the final cashable amount.

Using the pay stub information, answer the following questions related to earnings, taxes, and deductions.

Learn how to analyze a pay stub with questions on calculating total earnings, social security tax, federal income tax, state income tax, insurance, year-to-date totals, net pay, and hours worked. This worksheet is designed for Grades 5-7 students to practice basic arithmetic and understand paycheck breakdown.

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