document.write( "Question 366263: the tax on a $50 item is $2.50
\n" );
document.write( "find the tax on a $110 item \n" );
document.write( "
Algebra.Com's Answer #261066 by rfer(16322)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! 2.5/50=x/110 \n" ); document.write( "50x=275 \n" ); document.write( "x=$5.50 \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( "2.5/50=0.05 \n" ); document.write( "110*0.05=$5.50 \n" ); document.write( "either way works. \n" ); document.write( " |