Jenni0101
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  • 02-02-2016
  • Mathematics
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The sales tax on a piece of furniture that cost $450 was 28.13 what is the percent sales tax

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ashlynjayde2003
ashlynjayde2003 ashlynjayde2003
  • 02-02-2016
We could write a percent equation. 
What percent of 450 is 28.13?

Cross multiply and we would get 2813 = 450x
Divide 450 on both sides of the equal sign and x = 6.25111111
Round it
Solution: 6.25% tax
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