if shirt sells for $14.95 before tax. after tax is costs $15.85 . what is the sales tax rate

percentage problem I need sales tax rate of above question. If something sells for $14.95 before tax and after tax, not knowing that number, it costs $15.85. what was the sales tax rate?
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let x = sales tax

14.95 + (14.95) x = 15.85          (subtract 14.95 on both sides)

                 14.95 x = .09               (divide both sides with 14.95)

                            x = .06               ( move decimal point 2 places to the right then add % sign)

                           x = 6%
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