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Angie bought a shirt that was priced at 16.50.She paid 18.82 at the counter . what is the tax rate. Step by step

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erastovalidia [21]2 years ago

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The price: 16.5

The total payment: 18.82

=> The amount of tax: 18.82-16.5 = 2.32

=> Tax rate = The amount of tax / The price = 2.32/16.5 = 0.14 = 14%

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