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The sales tax on a $750 computer at J & M Computers is $48.75. What is the sales tax rate?



Sagot :

48.75 / 750 = 0.065
0.065 * 100% = 6.5%

Check:
750 * 6.5% = 750 * 6.5/100 = 750 * 65/1000 = 48750/1000 = 48.75

Answer:

6.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

(48.75/750)*100%

=6.5%