Which of the following is an example of a variable component of a payroll system?
A) hours worked
B) Medicare tax rate
C) rate of pay
D) social security number

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Hours worked can vary based on an employee's schedule and therefore is a variable component of the payroll system. Medicare tax rate and social security number are fixed components that don't change based on an employee's work hours, and rate of pay may stay constant unless there is a change in job position or pay raise.

Which of the Following Is an Example of a Variable