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Emilio paid $287.50 in taxes to the school district that he lives in this year. This year’s taxes were a 15% increase from last year. What did Emilio pay in school taxes last year?

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Answer:

330.63$

Explanation:

User Davidchuyaya
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Answer is $330.63 because 15% of 287.5 is 43.125 then you add 47.125 to 287.5 and get 330.63
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