1. **State the problem:**
Calculate the state income tax Emmet Michael will pay given his gross pay, exemption, and tax rate.
2. **Given data:**
- Gross pay = 31700
- Single exemption = 2000
- State income tax rate = 4% = 0.04
3. **Formula:**
State tax = (Gross pay - Exemption) \times Tax rate
4. **Calculate taxable income:**
$$\text{Taxable income} = 31700 - 2000 = 29700$$
5. **Calculate state tax:**
$$\text{State tax} = 29700 \times 0.04$$
6. **Multiply:**
$$29700 \times 0.04 = 1188$$
7. **Answer:**
Emmet Michael will pay **1188** in state income tax.
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