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While looking at some reports, a store manager notes that clarinets that retail for $400\$400 end up costing customers $412\$412 once the sales tax is added. What is the sales tax percentage?\newlineWrite your answer using a percent sign (%).\newline_____

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Q. While looking at some reports, a store manager notes that clarinets that retail for $400\$400 end up costing customers $412\$412 once the sales tax is added. What is the sales tax percentage?\newlineWrite your answer using a percent sign (%).\newline_____
  1. Calculate Sales Tax: Calculate the amount of sales tax by subtracting the original price from the total price. 412400=12412 - 400 = 12
  2. Find Sales Tax Percentage: Find the sales tax percentage using the formula: (Amount of sales taxOriginal price)×100%(\frac{\text{Amount of sales tax}}{\text{Original price}}) \times 100\%.12400×100%=3%\frac{12}{400} \times 100\% = 3\%

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