Padraig receives total employment compensation of $70,000 and had $2,000 in job expenses. Which of the following could be true about Padraig’s gross pay and total employee benefits?

Total employment compensation equals gross pay plus employee benefits, minus job expenses. So Padraig’s gross pay and benefits must add to $70,000 + $2,000 = $72,000. Choice C gives gross pay of $64,000 and benefits of 12.5% × $64,000 = $8,000; together they equal $72,000.

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