Question

Three years ago, Jerry purchased a condo. This year his monthly maintenance fee is $1,397. Twenty percent of this fee is for Jerry’s property taxes. How much will Jerry pay this year in property taxes?

Answer 1

$3,352.80

Explanation:

This is the correct answer

Answer 2

Answer: $279.40

Explanation:

To find how much he is paying in property taxes, you have to multiply the maintenance fee by the percentage you are given, so

1,397×20%=279.40