The sales tax for an item was $27.20 and it cost $340 before tax. What is the sales tax rate? Write your answer as a percentage.

Maybel asked May 20, 2022

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The sales tax for an item was $27.20 and it cost $340 before tax.

What is the sales tax rate?

Write your answer as a percentage.

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27.20/340=0.08

=8%

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