Answer:
Zurab's take-home pay amounts to $1448.45.
Detailed calculation:
Monthly salary = $1,986.00
Federal income tax = 15% of $1,986 = 0.15 × 1,986 = $297.90
Social Security tax = 6.2% of $1,986 = 0.062 × 1,986 = $123.132
Medicare tax = 1.45% of $1,986 = 0.0145 × 1,986 = $28.797
Monthly health insurance premium = $48.00
Savings plan deduction = 2% of $1,986 = 0.02 × 1,986 = $39.72
Total deductions = 297.90 + 123.132 + 28.797 + 48.00 + 39.72 = $537.549
Thus, net pay = $1,986.00 - $537.549 = $1,448.45
Answer choice A is the correct selection.