Hi Kelly,

One way to approach at this problem is from ratios. If the ratio of the tax paid to the price is the same for both items and $x is the tax on the $25 shoes then

$6.30/$45 = $x/$25.

Solve for x.

Penny

On May 12, 2008 we received the following from George

I solved the problem as follows

Solution:
If the ratio of the tax paid to the price is the same for both items and $x is the tax on the $25 shoes then

$6.30:$45 = $x:$25.

Solve for x
First we must make both sides of the equation equal so

Find the common denominator for 45 and 25 = 45*25 = 1125

Both sides of the equation are now equal
? :1125 = ? :1125

To find the value of ?, divide 1125 by 45 to get 25 and multiply 6.30 by 25 to get 157.50

The equation now looks like
157.50:1125 = 157.50:1125

To find the value of x, divide both figures on the right side of the equation by 45 to get 3.5:25
so x=3.5

Would you agree with my solution?

Thanks

George

George,

I agree with your solution.

Does anyone else have a different solution?

Penny