Question

The tax on a $600 vase is $54. What should be the tax on a $1700 base

Answer 1

$153 tax on $1700 vase

Answer 2

Tax on a $1700 base is:

$ 153

Explanation:

The tax on a $600 vase is $54.

i.e.
`(x)/(100)* 600=54`

i.e. 6x= 54

Dividing both sides by 6, we get

x= 9

Now, tax on $1700 base =
`(9)/(100)* 1700`

= 9× 17

= 153

Hence, tax on a $1700 base is:

$ 153