The sales tax for an item was $11.40 and it cost $380 before tax. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.
Let the sales tax rate = R
R x 380 = 11.4
R = 11.4 /380
R =0.03 x 100 = 3% - sales tax rate.
+12 11.4/380 is 0.03. Because percents are parts of 100, multiply that decimal by 100 in order to get 3. There. The sales tax rate is 3%. YourTexasBenefits.com
