Question

the tax on a property with an assessed value of $65,000 is $720. Find the tax on a property with an assessed value of 162,500.

Answer 1

$1800

Answer 2

how do you get $1800

Answer 3

\[65000x=720\]
\[x=\frac{720}{65000}\]
\[x=\frac{18}{1625}\]
x= amount of tax.
\[162500*\frac{18}{1625}=1800\]

Answer 4

Thanks for both of your help.