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At a dinner, the meal cost $22 and a sales tax of $1.87 was added to the bill. 1. How much would the sales tax be on a $66 meal? 2. What is the tax rate for meals in the city?
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At a dinner, the meal cost $22 and a sales tax of $1.87 was added to the bill.

1. How much would the sales tax be on a $66 meal?


2. What is the tax rate for meals in the city?

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Answer:

1- 5.61

2- 8.5%

Explanation:

1.87/22= .085

.085 x 66= 5.61

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