Question

Bethany paid $408.75 for a pair of diamond stud earrings. The sale price was $375. What is the Percent of Sales Tax she paid for the earrings?

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Answer 1

9 %

Explanation:

Bethany paid 408.75 - 375 dollars = $33.75 of tax.

The percent would be:

100 * $ of tax/Original amount =

100 * 33.75/375 =

9 percent