SOLUTION: An item costs $390 before tax, and the sales tax is $780. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage. thank you!

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Question 1056554: An item costs $390 before tax, and the sales tax is $780.
Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.
thank you!
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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200% tax
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