SOLUTION: Alex bought a DVD player for $300; the final cost with sales tax was #324. Find the sales tax rate.

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Question 711558:
Alex bought a DVD player for $300; the final cost with sales tax was #324. Find the sales tax rate.
Answer by checkley79(3341) About Me  (Show Source):
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300+(300*X)=324
300X=324-300
300X=24
X=24/300
X=.08 OR 8% IS THE TAX.