Question

net pay is best described by which of the following?
actual pay after deductions
deductions from a paycheck
total pay before deductions

Explanation:

To determine the correct description of net pay, we analyze each option:

• "actual pay after deductions": Net pay is the amount an employee receives after all deductions (like taxes, insurance) are subtracted from gross pay. This matches the definition.
• "deductions from a paycheck": This describes the amounts taken out (e.g., taxes), not net pay.
• "total pay before deductions": This is gross pay, not net pay.

Answer:

A. actual pay after deductions