Question 211089: I know the answer to this problem is $280,000.00 But I get confused showing all the steps. Please help thanks
Sovle algebraically, using the five step method
A house sells for $160,000 and has a sales tax of $8,000. How much does a house sell for whose tax in $14,000.
Answer by stanbon(75887)   (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! A house sells for $160,000 and has a sales tax of $8,000. How much does a house sell for whose tax in $14,000.
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Use a proportion:
x/14000= 160000/8000
x = 14000(160000/8000)
x = 14000(20)
x = $280,000
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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