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Question 18 • POP Financial Math 26/27

On his road trip, Leon stops to refuel and get some snacks. He has the following purchases:12 gallons of gas at $2.89 per gallon2 granola bars for $1.59 each1 apple for $0.892 bottles of vitamin water for $1.39 eachLeon must pay 7.5% sales tax on everything but the gas, which already has tax included in the per gallon price. If Leon paid $44.64, then he _____ for his purchase.

Answer
A
did not pay enough
B
paid the correct amount
C
paid $2.60 too much
D
paid $3.11 too much

Explanation

The gas costs 12 × $2.89 = $34.68, and the taxable snacks cost $3.18 + $0.89 + $2.78 = $6.85. Sales tax on the snacks is $6.85 × 0.075 = about $0.51, so the total should be about $34.68 + $6.85 + $0.51 = $42.04. Leon paid $44.64, which is $2.60 too much, so he paid $2.60 too much for his purchase.

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