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The sales tax for an item was $22.50 and it cost $450 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

The sales tax for an item was $22.50 and it cost $450 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.
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The sales tax for an item was $22.50 and it cost $450 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

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22.5 / 450 = 0.05 = 5% <== the rate
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