Question

The sales tax for an item was $29.60 and it cost $370 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage

Answer 1

Answer: 8%

Step-by-step explanation: 370 * 8% = 29.60

Answer 2

Answer: 8% sales tax rate

Explanation:

First, you need to find what percentage 29.60 is from 370, so you divide 29.60 by 370 and you get 0.08 then you multiply that by 100 to get your answer in percent. 100 multiplied by 0.08 would be 8%.