Question

Jan bought a blazer for $39.90. The price of the blazer was $38. What sales-tax rate was she charged for the blazer?

A-0.05%
B-1.90%
C-5%

Answer 1

1.90/39.90 = 0.0476.... therefore approx. 0.05 or 5%

Answer 2

She paid $1.90 in tax..

\[1.90 \div 38 = 0.05\]

Therefore 5% in tax

Answer 3

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