Question

A jacket costs $34.85 plus sales tax. After sales tax, the jacket costs $37.29.

What is the approximate sales tax rate?
0.07%
1.07%
7%
70%

Answer 1

im pretty sure its 0.07

Explanation:

Answer 2

Equation:

37.29 = 34.85 + 34.85(x)

Solving:

37.29 = 34.85 + 34.85x

2.44 = 34.85x

x = 0.07

The approximate sales tax rate is 7%.

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