SOLUTION: An item cost $390.00 before tax, and the sales tax is $19.50, what is the sales tax percentage

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Question 1113445: An item cost $390.00 before tax, and the sales tax is $19.50, what is the sales tax percentage
Answer by amalm06(224) About Me  (Show Source):
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(19.50/390)x100=5% (Answer)