Helen bought fabric for a tablecloth for $8.60 including tax. The sticker price was $7.92. About what percent sales tax did Helen pay? 9.0% 8.5% 8.0% 7.5%

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MOntu asked Feb 21, 2022

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Helen bought fabric for a tablecloth for $8.60 including tax. The sticker price was $7.92.

About what percent sales tax did Helen pay?
9.0%
8.5%
8.0%
7.5%

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C.) 8.0%

Explanation:

8.60/7.92= 0.68

0.68/8.60=0.079 which rounds up to 0.08

0.08= 8.0%

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