SOLUTION: There is a $45 tax on an $800 scooter. How much tax would there be on a $1000 scooter? Thank you!

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Question 1134509: There is a $45 tax on an $800 scooter. How much tax would there be on a $1000 scooter?
Thank you!
Answer by ikleyn(52781)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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Use the proportion


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From the proportion, find  x =  = use your calculator.

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