SOLUTION: An MP3 player costs $40. The sales tax is $2.40. What is the percent of sales tax?

SOLUTION: An MP3 player costs $40. The sales tax is $2.40. What is the percent of sales tax?

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Question 569200: An MP3 player costs $40. The sales tax is $2.40. What is the percent of sales tax?

Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
2.4/40 = 0.06
--> 6%

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