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school taxes for a local district are 2.5% of a households income. the smith household earns 80,000. per year. how much do the smiths pay in school taxes per year?

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2.5 % = 2.5/100 = 0.025

Multiply $80k by 0.025, so$2000 if my mental math serves correctly
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