SOLUTION: 7. A woman buys three pairs of jeans for $99.84, including tax. If each pair of jeans cost $32, what was the sales tax rate?

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Question 182996: 7. A woman buys three pairs of jeans for $99.84, including tax. If each pair of jeans cost $32, what was the sales tax rate?
Answer by checkley77(12569) About Me  (Show Source):
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3*32=94 PRICE BEFORE TAXATION.
99.84-94=5.84 AMOUNT OF THE ADDED TAX.
5.84/94=.0621276 OR 6.21% IS THE ADDED TAX RATE.