Set up the percent proportion for the application problem. Do not try to solve for any unknowns.Sales tax of $12 is charged on an item that costs $2000. What percent sales tax is charged?

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C.  = 
D.  = 


Answer: C

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Add or subtract. Make sure you simplify your final answer. + 

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A. 12.7 B. 38.6 C. 33 D. 32.0

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A. -59 B. 39 C. 30 D. 21

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