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Gabriel went shopping for a new phone. The listed price of the phone was $45, but the price with tax came to $48.15. Find the percent sales tax.

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Answer:

percent sales tax =7%

Explanation:

List price = $45
Selling Price with sales tax = $48.15

Sales Tax amount = $48.15 - $45 = $3.15

Sales tax % = 3.15 / 45 x 100 (multiply by 100 to convert to %)

= 7%

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