Question

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 gallon
2 granola bars for $1.59 each
1 apple for $0.89
2 bottles of vitamin water for $1.39 each
Leon 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.
a.
did not pay enough
b.
paid the correct amount
c.
paid $2.60 too much
d.
paid $3.11 too much

Answer 1

Compute totals:
- Gas: 12 × $2.89 = $34.68 (tax included)
- Snacks pre-tax: 2×$1.59 + $0.89 + 2×$1.39 = $3.18 + $0.89 + $2.78 = $6.85
- Tax on snacks: 7.5% of $6.85 = $0.51375 ≈ $0.51

Total due = $34.68 + $6.85 + $0.51 = $42.04

Leon paid $44.64, which is $44.64 − $42.04 = $2.60 too much.

Answer: c.