Oscar's Math Problem

Question

Oscar has elected to have 23 % of his federal income tax withheld as state income tax. If $ 154.00 was withheld as federal income tax on his last paycheck, how much will be withheld from his paycheck for income tax in all?  

Answer 1

I think the simplest way to answer this is by setting up a proportion to determine the amount for the 23% state income tax. $154.00/77% = x/23% after solving for x (state income tax withheld) add the $154.00 from the federal tax and you get a total of $200.00.  That's only if I understood the question properly. The wording is a little awkward, trick question?