Find the sales tax rate
Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.
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A game costs $56 before tax. The sales tax on it is $2.80. What is the tax rate? Write the percent only.
Answer: 5
A backpack costs $49 before tax. The sales tax on it is $4.90. What is the tax rate? Write the percent only.
Answer: 10
A game costs $44 before tax. The sales tax on it is $4.40. What is the tax rate? Write the percent only.
Answer: 10
Tip: Divide the amount by the amount it is a percent of, then multiply by 100. Write the percent only.
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