John bought a pair of basketball shoes for $70. The sales tax on the shoes was $5.60. Which represents the sales tax rate? Group of an

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John bought a pair of basketball shoes for $70. The sales tax on the shoes was $5.60. Which represents the sales tax rate?
Group of answer choices

12.5%

.08%

9%

8%
which one?

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Thanh Thu 5 years 2021-08-23T00:13:36+00:00 2 Answers 19 views 0

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  1. lethu
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    2021-08-23T00:14:45+00:00
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    Answer:

    8%

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Divide 5.60 by 70 to find what percent of 70 it is:

    5.60/70

    = 0.08

    So, this is 8% of 70

    That means the sales tax rate was 8%

  2. Gerda
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    2021-08-23T00:15:10+00:00
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    8%

    $5.60 x 100/ 70 = 8

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