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The amount of sales tax on a clothing purchase is directly proportional to the purchase price of the clothing. The sales tax on a $60 sweater is $4.20. Determine the constant of variation (sales tax percentage).
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The amount of sales tax on a clothing purchase is directly proportional to the purchase price of the clothing. The sales tax on a $60 sweater is $4.20. Determine the constant of variation (sales tax percentage). please show work.

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the answer is 7% or 0.07 7%= sales tax percentage
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