Question

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

Explanation:

Net pay is defined as the amount an employee receives after all deductions (like taxes, insurance, etc.) are subtracted from gross pay (total pay before deductions). The first option is gross pay, the second is deductions themselves, so the third option correctly describes net pay.

Answer:

C. actual pay after deductions (assuming the third option is labeled C; if the options are unlabeled, "The third option (actual pay after deductions)")