Question

Some time ago, one of the United States was facing a budget deficit of $1.5 billion. The population of the state was approximately 3.4 million. How much would each person in the state have to contribute to pay a $1.5 billion deficit?
(1.5 billion) / (3.4 million)
$1..5*10^9/3.4*10^6 = $____ per person.

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