SOLUTION: the tax on a property with an assessed value of 60,000is 1,500. find the tax on a property with an assessed value of 170,000.

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Question 316640: the tax on a property with an assessed value of 60,000is 1,500. find the tax on a property with an assessed value of 170,000.
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set up a ratio.
1500 is to 60000 as X is to 170000.
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1500%2F60000=X%2F170000
X=%281%2F40%29%28170000%29
X=4250