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?

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G_Ozdilek
Jun 27, 2018

$287.50/1.15=$250$287.501.15=$250

Explanation:

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

=$287.50/1.15 = $250=$287.501.15=$250

Last year`s tax was $250$250

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