Megamart collects a sales tax equal to 1/16 of the retail price of each purchase. The tax is sent to the state governent. Is the amount of tax collected proportional to the cost of an item before tax is added? Explain

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Lewis Schmidt

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14 March, 10:52

Megamart collects a sales tax equal to 1/16 of the retail price of each purchase. The tax is sent to the state governent. Is the amount of tax collected proportional to the cost of an item before tax is added? Explain

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Gretchen Holden · Answer 1

5 Minute Check Complete in your notes. MegaMart collects a sakes tax equal to 1/16 of the retail price of each purchase. The tax is sent to the government. 1. Is the amount of tax collected proportional to the cost of an item before the tax is collected? Explain.