Question

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Dennis bought a book for $12.95, and his total bill was $13.92. What was the sale tax rate that was applied to his purchase?

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Answer 1

Answer:

Sale tax rate = 7.5%

Step-by-step explanation:

The book cost $12.95

If you take 12.95 x 0.075 = 0.97125

Round the answerto the hundredth (0.97)

Add the tax, 12.95 + 0.97 = 13.92