Kate gets a paycheck twice a month. Every month, a total of $345.67 is deducted from her paychecks for taxes. If she has received 7 paychecks so far this year, which best represents the total effect the taxes have had on the amount she has earned??

Kate receives two paychecks per month, so 7 paychecks represent 7 ÷ 2 = 3.5 months. At $345.67 in taxes per month, the total deduction is $345.67 × 3.5 = $1,209.845, which rounds to $1,209.85. Because taxes reduce the amount she has earned, the effect is –$1,209.85, choice B.

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