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  • 24-01-2021
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At dinner, the meal cost $24 and the sales tax was $1.32. What was the tax rate? Write your answer as the percent with no % sign

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adioabiola
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  • 25-01-2021

Answer:

5.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Sales tax = tax rate × Cost of meal

Sales tax = $1.32

Tax rate = x%

Cost of meal = $24

Sales tax = tax rate × Cost of meal

1.32 = x% × 24

1.32 = x/100 × 24

1.32 = 24x/100

1.32 * 100 = 24x

132 = 24x

x = 132/24

x = 5.5%

= 5.5

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