Question

gross pay is the amount an employee earns:
after deductions
from tips only
including only overtime
before deductions

Explanation:

Gross pay is defined as the total earnings of an employee before any deductions (such as taxes, insurance, etc.) are taken out. "After deductions" refers to net pay. "From tips only" is incorrect as gross pay includes all sources of income (not just tips). "Including only overtime" is also incorrect as gross pay includes regular pay and other earnings too, not just overtime. So the correct option is the one that says "Before deductions".

Answer:

D. Before deductions (assuming the options are labeled A to D as A. After deductions, B. From tips only, C. Including only overtime, D. Before deductions)