4.5(4-x) + 36 = 202 - 2.5(3x + 28)
Distributive property
18 - 4.5x + 36 = 202 - 7.5x - 70
Combine like terms
-4.5x + 54 = -7.5x + 132
Add 7.5x to both sides
3x = 78
Divide both sides by 3
x = 26
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Subtract sides 2x


Divide sides by 3


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CHECK :




So the value is correct.
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Answer:
264 naira
Step-by-step explanation:
Given that:
Amount earned per year = 2460
Rate of interest paid : 10k per naira earned
Tax paid by messenger per year :
100k = 1 naira
10k = (100/10) = 0.1 naira
Hence 0.1 naira is paid as tax on every naira earned
Total amount paid on 2640 Naira :
Amount paid per naira * total amount earned
(0.1 * 2640) = 264 naira
10 / 2 = 5
16 / 2 = 8
The equivalent ratio is 5:8