SOLUTION: 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 151914: 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 jojo14344(1513) About Me  (Show Source):
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Tax rate: 32%2A3=96----> %28100-96%29=4percent, tax
96%2B%280.04%2A96%29=98.84
thanks,
Jojo