Q. In 2009, Chloe paid $6,190 in federal income tax. In 2010, she paid 90% more than in 2009. How much did Chloe pay in 2010?$____
Calculate Additional Tax: Calculate the additional amount Chloe paid in 2010 as a percentage of her 2009 tax.Additional tax = 90% of $6,190= 0.90×$6,190= $5,571
Find Total Tax Paid: Add the additional tax to the amount paid in 2009 to find the total tax paid in 2010.Total tax in 2010 = $6,190 + $5,571= $11,761
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