Asked by Lily

Jenny bought scrapbook supplies for $70.75. She paid $5.66 in sales tax. What was the sales tax rate on the supplies? If necessary, round your answer to the nearest tenth.
Answered by Ms. Sue
Does 70.75 include the sales tax?

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Answered by Lily
Ms. Sue it doesn't say in the word problem
Answered by Ms. Sue
Then go with Steve's explanation.
Answered by Hollyn
I don't get this
Answered by Anonymous
yall are dumb
Answered by Anonymous
i just need the dam answer
Answered by Anonymous
Guess what? I figured it out in like, 2 minutes!!
Make a fraction: 5.66/70.75
Times it by 100 and you have your answer: 8%
Answered by Sloane
Ive been stuck on this problem for a hot min, thank u to whoever gave us the answer. It was tripping me out cause we dont know if 70.75 includes the 5.66 smh
Answered by iris
yall the answer is 8% lolol
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