6.5% ;
48.75 / 750 = 0.065 0.065 * 100% = 6.5%
Check: 750 * 6.5% = 750 * 6.5/100 = 750 * 65/1000 = 48750/1000 = 48.75
The sales tax rate on a $750 computer, given a sales tax of $48.75, is 6.5%. This was calculated by dividing the sales tax amount by the cost of the item and then converting the result to a percentage. The calculation is confirmed to be accurate.
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