SOLUTION: The tax on a $24 item is $2.04. How much tax would be paid on a $36 item?

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Question 712514: The tax on a $24 item is $2.04. How much tax would be paid on a $36 item?
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Could just use the ratio from the first price and tax?

36%2A%282.04%2F24%29=tax