Let X Represent the Number

question 85

Multiple Choice

Let x represent the number. Use the given conditions to write an equation. Solve the equation and find the number.
-Rooms in Dormitory A each have 132 square feet of floor space. These rooms have twice as much floor space as each room in Dormitory B. About how much floor space does a room in Dormitory B have?

• A) 130 sq. feet
• B) 264 sq. feet
• C) 134 sq. feet
• D) 66 sq. feet

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Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total tax base (taxable income or spending), representing the fraction of income or expenditure used to pay taxes.

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Average Tax Rate

The ratio of the total amount of taxes paid to the total tax base (taxable income or spending), reflecting the percentage of income paid in taxes.

Taxable Income

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