Question

mr. knox's rent during the past year amounted to $2700 per year. His rent was 20% of his income. find his income fo the last year.

Answer 1

$13,500

Explanation:

Fraction: 20/100 = 2700/x

Find x

20x=270000

Divide 20 by both sides

X=13,500

Answer 2

$13,500

Explanation:

20% is 1/5, so to figure out his income we multiply 2700*5=13500