SOLUTION: A home valued at $150,000 is assessed taxes of $1900. At the same rate how much tax is ona home valued at $180,000?

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Question 104941: A home valued at $150,000 is assessed taxes of $1900. At the same rate how much tax is ona home valued at $180,000?
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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Set it up as a ratio.
$1900 is to $150,000 as X is to $180,000 or
1900%2F150000=X%2F180000
X=1900%2A180000%2F150000 Multiply both sides by 180,000.
X=2280