Question

emilio paid $287.50 in taxes to the school district that he lives in this year. this year's taxes were a 15% increase from last year. what did emilio pay in school taxes last year

Answer 1

4000'29

Answer 2

$287.50 put it as a fraction over 1.15= $250
Explanation:
To calculate the past year`s tax, divide this year tax to 1.15. =
$287.50
————
1.15
=$250
So Last year`s tax was
$250