Question

on your property tax bill, you see the following table.

destination	share of your taxes
schools	$896
public safety	$154
township	$177

what percentage of your taxes went to funding public safety?

a. 10.49%

b. 12.06%

c. 11.72%

d. 8.94%

please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total tax

Sum the amounts: \( 241 + 896 + 154 + 177 \). Let's compute: \( 241 + 896 = 1137 \), \( 1137 + 154 = 1291 \), \( 1291 + 177 = 1468 \).

Step2: Calculate percentage for Public Safety

Public Safety amount is \( 154 \). The percentage is \( \frac{154}{1468} \times 100\% \). Compute \( 154 \div 1468 \approx 0.1049 \), then \( 0.1049 \times 100\% = 10.49\% \).

Answer:

a. 10.49%