Sales tax is 55.74 on the punches of a dining room set for 929. find the sales tax

6%

Step-by-step explanation:

The tax rate times the purchase amount equals the amount of tax.

We have the purchase amount ($929) and the amount of tax ($55.74). We are looking for the tax rate. Let the tax rate be x.

tax rate * amount = tax amount

x * 929 = 55.74

929x = 55.74

Divide both sides by 929.

x = 55.74/929

x = 0.06

The tax rate is 0.06 as a decimal number. To write it as a percent,  move the decimal point two places right.

x = 0.06 = 6%

The sales tax rate is 6%

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