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A shopper wants to ensure she has enough cash to purchase a $41 wooden bench, so she asks a clerk what the total will be with the sales tax included. The clerk tells her the total will be $42.64. What is the sales tax percentage?

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Answer:

The sales tax percentage is 4%

Explanation:

4% of $41 is $1.64

$41+$1.64=$42.64

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