An item costs $330 before tax, and the sales tax is $19.80. Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.

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Section7.2: Percents And Proportions
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An item costs $330 before tax, and the sales tax is $19.80.
Find the sales tax rate. Write your answer as a percentage.
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