Question 940579
total tax paid=$548.75
tax on higher portion of bill in second city =.04 x $1500=$60
Tax on equal expenses in both cities=$548.75-$60=$488.75
percentage of tax for first city=7.5/11.5x100%=65.22%
First city share of taxes on equal expenses=(.6522)$488.75=$318.75
second city share of taxes on equal expenses=$488.75-$318.67=$170.00
Total tax to second city $170.00 + $60.00=$230.00
total taxed in city one=City 1 taxes/tax rate=$318.75/.075=$4250
total taxed in city 2=City 2 taxes/tax rate=$230.00/.04=$5750
Amount before tax City 1=$4250
Amount before tax City 2=$5750
CHECK:
Charge before tax in city 2 was $1500 higher
City 2 amount-City 1 amount=$1500
$5750-$4250=$1500
$1500=$1500