SOLUTION: Jeremy bought a souvenir while on vacation. The item cost $22.00, but the otal bill was $23.43, What percent was the sales tax? Use a percent equation and Use a proportion

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Question 390893: Jeremy bought a souvenir while on vacation. The item cost $22.00, but the otal bill was $23.43, What percent was the sales tax?
Use a percent equation and Use a proportion

Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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%28%2823.43+-+22%29%2F22%29%2A100+=+6.5% sales tax.