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  • 24-02-2021
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The sales tax on a $750 computer at J&M Computers is $48.75. What is the sales tax rate?

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  • 24-02-2021

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

So 750 and 48.75

so tax is a percent of the whole or 750

750=100%

48.75=x%

750/100=48.75/x

solve for x

multiply both sides by x

750x/100=48.75

multiply both sides by 100

750x=4875

divide both sides by 750

x=6.5

the asnwe ris 6.5%

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