Asked by cristian

Robert has recently learned that when he buys gas for his car he is not paying just for the product. A percentage of the total cost is going to the federal and state government as a form of tax.

Based on what you have read, what type of tax is Robert paying?

Responses

a corporate tax
a corporate tax

a tariff
a tariff

an excise tax
an excise tax

a sales tax
a sales tax
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a sales tax

A sales tax is a percentage added to the purchase price of goods (like gasoline) that goes to state and/or local governments.