SOLUTION: A shopper paid $432 for an item marked at $400. What was the percent of the sales tax

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Question 1106834: A shopper paid $432 for an item marked at $400. What was the percent of the sales tax
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20064) About Me  (Show Source):
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TAX = $432-$400 = $32

$32 IS what percent OF $400?

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