Question

The state of Kansas has a sales tax of 5.3%, and the maximum rate a consumer can pay for local sales tax is 8.65%. What is the range of possible sales tax rates that a consumer could pay on a taxable item in the state of Kansas?

Answer 1

On the face of it, [5.3%, 8.65%].

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If you mean that up to 8.65% may be added to the base 5.3% rate, then the total can be in the range [5.3%, 13.95%].

Answer 2

Answer: At least 5.3% and at most 13.95%

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