Question

N 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

C. Paid $2.60 too much

Explanation:

Gas 12 x 2.89 = 34.68

granola 2 x 1.59 = 3.18 x 1.075 = 3.4185

apple .89 x 1.075 = 0.95675

vitamin water 2 x 1.39 = 2.78 x 1.075 = 2.9885

34.68
3.4185
0.95675
+ 2.9885
---------------------
$42.04

$44.64
- $42.04
---------------------
$2.60