The sales tax for an item was $21.50 and it cost $430 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write you

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    math_celebrity Administrator Staff Member

    The sales tax for an item was $21.50 and it cost $430 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

    Sales tax percentage is:
    21.50/430 = 0.05

    To get a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100
    0.05 * 100 = 5%
     

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