SOLUTION: Rashawn bought a CD that cost $18.99 and paid $20.51, including sales tax. what was the rate of sales tax?

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Question 110209: Rashawn bought a CD that cost $18.99 and paid $20.51, including sales tax. what was the rate of sales tax?
Answer by stanbon(48568) About Me  (Show Source):
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Rashawn bought a CD that cost $18.99 and paid $20.51, including sales tax. what was the rate of sales tax?
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Amount change: 20.51-18.90 = 1.61
Percent change: 1.61/18.90 = 0.085 = 8 1/2 %
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Cheers,
Stan H.