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3 October, 10:45

The sales tax for an item was $30.10 and it cost $430 before tax. find the sale tax rate. write your answer as a percentage.

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  1. 3 October, 11:03
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    To find a percentage of a number, multiply by the decimal form of that percentage (20%=0.20). So, take the cost, $430, and multiply by common state sales tax (7% for me) - - - 430 x 0.07 = 30.10 The sale tax rate is 7%.
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