Question

The sales tax on a $750 computer at J and M is $48.75. What is the sales tax rate

Answer 1

6.5 % sales tax. to prove multiply 750 by .065

Answer 2

Divide 48.75 to 750 48.75 / 750 = 0.065. Multiply by 100:0.065 * ,100 = 6.5%, the sales tax rate is 6.5%