Question

in the spring of 2016 the state of oklahoma was facing a budget deficit of $2.4 billion. the population of the state was approximately 3.9 million. how much would each person in the state have to contribute to pay a $2.4 billion deficit? (give your answer to the nearest dollar.)
contribution amount: $ blank per person

Explanation:

Step1: Convert units to dollars and people

Budget deficit: $2.4$ billion = $2.4\times10^{9}$ dollars.
Population: $3.9$ million = $3.9\times10^{6}$ people.

Step2: Calculate per - person contribution

Divide total deficit by population:
$\frac{2.4\times10^{9}}{3.9\times10^{6}}=\frac{2.4}{3.9}\times10^{3}\approx0.61538\times10^{3} = 615.38$

Step3: Round to nearest dollar

Rounding $615.38$ to the nearest dollar gives $615$.

Answer:

615