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  • 16-11-2020
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The sales tax for an item was $19.20 and it cost $320 before tax. find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

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  • 16-11-2020

Answer:

6%

Step-by-step explanation:

19.20 = 320x (suppose x = tax rate)

Divide both sides by 320

x = .06 or 6%

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