Zoe went shopping for a new pair of pants. The listed price of the pair of pants was $45, but the price with tax came to $46.35. Find the percent sales tax. ASAP!

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Zoe went shopping for a new pair of pants. The listed price of the pair of pants was

$45, but the price with tax came to $46.35. Find the percent sales tax.
ASAP!

Mathematics
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Answer:

Explanation:

46.35 - 45 = 1.35 (change)

change/original price X 100

1.35/45 = 0.03

0.03 X 100 = 3

sales tax 3%

Josi answered Sep 13, 2022

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