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help! A pack of cinnamon-scented pencils sells for $6.00. What is the sales tax rate if the total cost of the pencils is $6.18?

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Answer:

3%

Explanation:

6.18-6.00 = .18

.18/6.00= .03

.03= 3%

User Mellson
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Answer

Step-by-ste$6.48- $6.00= $.48

.48รท 6.0= 0.08

0.08 = 8%

tax rate is 8%

p explanation:

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