Problem $4-34($LO $4-1)($Algo$)$

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Nitai, who is single and has no dependents, was planning on spending the weekend repairing his car. On Friday, Nitai's employer called and offered him $$150$ in overtime pay if he would agree to work over the weekend. Nitai could get his car repaired over the weekend at Autofix for $$93.$ If Nitai works over the weekend, he will have to pay the $$93$ to have his car repaired, but he will earn $$150.$ Assume Nitai's marginal tax rate is $12$ percent rate.

Note: Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to $2$ decimal places.

Problem $4-34$ Part a $($Algo$)$

a$-1.$ Strictly considering tax factors, should Nitai work or repair his car if the $$93$ he must pay to have his car fixed is not deductible?

a$-2.$ Given the answer in a$-1$ above, by how much is Nitai better or worse off?