Last year my parents had a combine income of 50000. They paid 13000 in federal taxes. What fraction shows how much my parents spent on their federal taxes

Answer 1

Kimberly,

The question is asking:

13,000 is what fraction of 50,000

When we translate that question into math, we get:

13,000 = 50,000x

Now we solve for x

13,000 = 50,000x

/50,000 /50,000

.26 = x

Now convert .26 into a fraction by putting 26 over 100 and then simplify.

26/100 = 13/50

Answer is 13/50