3 years ago

John bought a pair of basketball shoes for $70. The sales tax on the shoes was $5.60. Which represents the sales tax rate?

Mathematics

2 answers:

klio [65]3 years ago

7 0

Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

Divide 5.60 by 70 to find what percent of 70 it is:

5.60/70

= 0.08

So, this is 8% of 70

That means the sales tax rate was 8%

lisabon 2012 [21]3 years ago

5 0

8%

$5.60 x 100/ 70 = 8

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