A state imposes a sales tax on items of clothing that cost more than $175. The tax applies only to the difference of the price of the item and $175.

A receipt for Shopping Center on 03/07/2023 at 10:45 AM. It reads: 19-728 Suit 295 dollars. Tax 7 dollars and 50 cents. Total 302 dollars and 50 cents.



a. Use the receipt shown to find the tax rate.