Question

In january 2009, the state of Nevada was facing a budget deficit of $1.5 billion. The population of the state was approximately 2 million. The amount each person in the state would have to contribute to pay this deficit is

Answer 1

Approximately $750

Explanation:

If there are 2 million people in the state of Nevada, and each person will pay equally, then you must divide 1.5B into 2M groups.

1.5 Billion / 2 Million = 750