Question

Mrs Jones' taxable income is $18400. She

pays tax at a rate of 20%. The amount of
income tax she pays is​

Answer 1

The amount of income tax she pays is​ $3680.

Explanation:

This question can be solved using a rule of three.

Her taxable income, which is $18400, is 100% = 1. She pays x, which is 20% = 0.2. Then

$18400 - 1

$x - 0.2

x = 18400*0.2

x = 3680

The amount of income tax she pays is​ $3680.