SOLUTION: In 2020 a​ city's budget is projected to be ​$36 million. This is approximately 16/3 of the 2000 budget. What was the​ city's budget in​ 2000?

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Question 1091887: In 2020 a​ city's budget is projected to be ​$36 million. This is approximately 16/3 of the 2000 budget. What was the​ city's budget in​ 2000?
Answer by ikleyn(52890) About Me  (Show Source):
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Divide $36 millions by 16%2F3:


The city budget in 2000 was  36000000%2F%28%2816%2F3%29%29 = $6,750,000.

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