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The state, where Jonathan lives, has a five percent income tax. jonathan told Megan that he had to pay the state $1035 in taxes this year. How much did Jonathan make?

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User Mightyhal
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1035/5% = 1035/0.05
1035/0.05 = 20,700.
He made $20,700.
User Shylo Hana
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taxes = income * tax rate
1035 = income * 0.05
1035/0.05 = income = 20,700

Jonathan made $20,700.
User Yaron Tausky
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