Ben earns $12,800 a year. About 15% is taken out for taxes. How much is taken out for taxes? Algebra Linear Equations Percent Equations 1 Answer EZ as pi Jul 16, 2016 #$1,920# Explanation: Find #15% xx 12800# #15/100 xx 12800/1# =#$1,920# Answer link Related questions Jimmy made a #"75%# on a test worth #46# points. How many points did he get correct? How do you use proportions to solve percent equations? How do you translate percent problems into an equation? What number is 32% of 600? What number is #3/4#% of 16? 8 is 20% of what number? 99 is 180% of what number? What percent of 7.2 is 45? What percent of 150 is 5? What is 2% of 92? See all questions in Percent Equations Impact of this question 21768 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License