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15 July, 00:59

Juliet paid $3.84 in sales tax on an item that cost $48.00 before tax. At that rate, how much would she pay in sales tax for an item that costs $55.00 before tax?

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  1. 15 July, 02:04
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    Step-by-step explanation:

    3.84 is what percent of 48

    (3.84 / 48) * 100 = 0.08 * 100 = 8% tax rate

    for an item that is $ 55

    8% of 55 = 0.08 * 55 = $ 4.40 <== = sales tax
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