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A pack of cinnamon-scented pencils sells for $5.00. What is the sales tax rate if the total cost of the pencils is 5.35?

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User Easement
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If the cost is $5.00 and the total cost is $5.35, then the tax rate is 7%.

Step-by-step explanation:
(Converted dollars to cents)
535 - 500 = 35
35 ÷ 500 x 100 = 7%.
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