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The sales tax for an item was $9.80 and it cost $490 before tax

The sales tax for an item was $9.80 and it cost $490 before tax-example-1
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Answer:

2%

Explanation:

x is percentage (%)

490+(490*x)= 499.80

490*x=9.80

x=9.80/490

x=2/100

x=2%

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