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problem: purchased $60 worth of items for his home. his total on his bill was $64.80 including tax. what percent was the tax?

 

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problem: purchased $60 worth of items for his home. his total on his bill was $64.80 including tax. what percent was the tax?

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problem: purchased $60 worth of items for his home. his total on his bill was $64.80 including tax. what percent was the tax?

Before calculating the percentage, if he bought $60 worth and the bill ("including tax") was $64.80, what was the amount of the tax?