Asked by Christabelle

The $42 shirt came to $45.87 after tax. What is the tax rate? (%)

12 years ago

Answered by DrBob222

x = tax rate
42 + x*42 = 45.87.
Solve for x and change to %.

12 years ago

Answered by Ms. Sue

45.87 - 42 = 3.87

3.87 / 42 = 0.092 = 9.2%

12 years ago

Answered by khan

MS SUE IS CORRECT

12 years ago

Answered by DrBob222

I agree with khan that Ms Sue is correct; However, my response is correct, too.

12 years ago

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