Amachine packs 2/5 of a box every 1/2 minute. what is the number of boxes per minute packed? why?

Which expression is equivalent to the expression shown?

When 142 is added to a number the result is 64 more times the number my options are 35 37 39 41

William alston's gross weekly salary is $315. his weekly federal withholding is $35. the social security tax is 6.2% of the first $97,500 earned. the medicare tax is 1.45% of gross pay. the state income tax is 1.5% of gross pay. each week hey pays $8.40 for medical insurance. how much is deducted fro william's weekly wages for state income tax and medicare tax combined? for this problem, william has no exemptions.