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30 December, 16:11

The sales tax for an item was $21.50 and it cost $430 before tax.

Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

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  1. 30 December, 18:58
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    5%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    To find the tax rate, take the amount of tax over the amount before tax

    21.50/430

    .05

    Change this to percent form by multiplying by 100

    5%
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