Question

Ms. Ellison and her boyfriend ate dinner at Chili's last night. Their total purchase was $27. When they received their bill , however, was included , and it was for $29.16. What was the tax rate?

Answer 1

27*x=29.16
solve for x

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Cost of item * Tax = Total Cost
$27 * x = $29.16

solve for x to find tax.
x= 29.16/27
x= 27/25
x = 1.08