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The sales tax is $82.50 on a stereo sound system purchase of $1650. Find the sales tax rate

The sales tax is $82.50 on a stereo sound system purchase of $1650. Find the sales-example-1
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The rate is the quotient of the tax and the total

Since the tax is $82.50

Since the total is $1650

Then divide 82.50 by 1650, then multiply by 100%


(82.50)/(1650)*100=5

The sales tax rate is 5%

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