Question

Write a proportion for the following problem: The tax on a book costing $46 is $5. At the same tax rate, what is the tax on a book costing $72?


46/5 = x/72

5/x = 72/46

46/5 = 72/x

72/46 = x/5

Answer 1

the ratios will be same

Answer 2

$46x=5
Solve for x and use that rate times $72 to get the tax on $72.

Answer 3

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