Megan paid $2.52 in sales tax on an item that cost $36.00 before tax. At that rate, how much would she pay in sales tax for an item that costs $40.00 before tax? ​

She would pay $2.80 in sales tax.

Step-by-step explanation:

This question can be solved by proportions, using a rule of three.

Megan paid $2.52 in sales tax on an item that cost $36.00 before tax. How much in taxes for $40.00 before taxes?

$2.52 - $36.00

x - $40.00

Applying cross multiplication

She would pay $2.80 in sales tax.

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