The tax on a new car costing $14,400 is $784. At the same tax rate, what is the tax on a vehicle costing $20,000? Round to the nearest dollar.

$1,089

$1,568

$1,278

$989

Question

The tax on a new car costing $14,400 is $784. At the same tax rate, what is the tax on a vehicle costing $20,000? Round to the nearest dollar.
 
		
$1,089
 		
$1,568
 		
$1,278
 		
$989

anonymous · Answer

The answer is (A) 784/14,400 = x/20,000

show the works:

784/14,400 = x/20,000

(20000 * 784) = 14400x

x = 20000/14400 = x/784

x = (20000 * 784)/14400

x = $1089

The answer is (A) $1,089 

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