SOLUTION: Ralph, a resident of Metropolis, pays Metropolis an annual tax of $60 plus 1.8% of his annual income. If Ralph paid $1,032 in tax, what was Ralph’s income? Show work.

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Question 1040511: Ralph, a resident of Metropolis, pays Metropolis an annual tax of $60 plus 1.8% of his
annual income. If Ralph paid $1,032 in tax, what was Ralph’s income? Show work.

Answer by jorel555(1290)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1032=60+n(1.8%)
972=.018n
n=972/.018=$54000 annual income for Ralph ☺☺☺

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