John bought an iPad for $480 and paid $31.20 in sales tax. What was the sales tax rate?
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The total amount paid by John for the iPad is the sum of the price of the iPad and the sales tax. Total amount paid = Price of the iPad + Sales tax Total amount paid = $480 + $31.20 Total amount paid = $511.20 Show more…
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