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

What is the approximate sales tax rate?

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Answer:

the approximately sales tax rate is 7%

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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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