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Percentage of sales tax if something costs 8 dollars and sales tax is 0.58 cents. How do I find the percentage??

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Answer:

7.25

Explanation:

To find the percentage of a number between two numbers, divide the number by the other number and then multiply by 100.

1. .58 / 100 = .0725

2. Multiply .0725 x 100

3. .0725 x 100 = 7.25

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