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

Answer:

C. actual pay after deductions (assuming the options are labeled A, B, C with A: total pay before deductions, B: deductions from a paycheck, C: actual pay after deductions)