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A state imposes a sales tax on items of clothing that cost more than $175. The tax applies only to the difference of the price of the item and $175.

Use the receipt shown to find the tax rate (as a percent).

The tax rate is _%.

A state imposes a sales tax on items of clothing that cost more than $175. The tax-example-1
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Answer:

2.543%

Explanation:

295x1.02543=$302.50

295+2.543%=302.50

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