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7. CCSS MODELING Dora has 8% of her earnings deducted from her paycheck for

a college savings plan. She can choose to take the deduction either before taxes are

withheld, which reduces her taxable income, or after taxes are withheld. Dora's tax

rate is 17.5%. If her pay before taxes and deductions is $950, will she save more money

if the deductions are taken before or after taxes are withheld? Explain.