Question

Emilio paid $287.50 taxes this year. This year's taxes were a 15% increase from last year. What did Emilio pay in school taxes last year?

Answer 1

`$287.50/1.15=$250`

Explanation:

To calculate the past year`s tax, divide this year tax to 1.15.

`=$287.50/1.15 = $250`

Last year`s tax was `$250`