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7 January, 15:23

Stephen paid $340 for a $320 sofa. The extra amount was for tax. What was the percentage of tax for the sofa?

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  1. 7 January, 15:33
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    340-320 means 20 dollars for tax. Next we need to figure out what percent of 320 is 20 so we do 20/320 =.0625 so its 6.25% for tax ... to check the problem do 320 x. 0625 and it equals 20.
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