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The sales tax on a $750 computer at J and M is $48.75. What is the sales tax rate

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Divide 48.75 to 750 48.75 / 750 = 0.065. Multiply by 100:0.065 * ,100 = 6.5%, the sales tax rate is 6.5%
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6.5 % sales tax. to prove multiply 750 by .065
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