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The sales tax for an item was $21.50 and it cost $430 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write you

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The sales tax for an item was $21.50 and it cost $430 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

Sales tax percentage is:
21.50/430 = 0.05

To get a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100
0.05 * 100 = 5%
 
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