Question

HELP ASAP!!!!!!

You purchase 9.25 gallons of gasoline at $3.15/gallon. You also buy gum ($1.10) and windshield wiper fluid ($4.97). The state has a food tax of 4% and you give the clerk $30.00 cash. You pay the rest with your debit card. How much is charged to your debit card?

A) $35.21
B) $5.21
C) $35.25
D) $5.25

Answer 1

D

Explanation:

Answer 2

It would be easier if we list all of the cost involved in the problem statement and add it all up to determine the total cost. We do as follows:

gasoline 29.14
gum 1.10
wiper fluid 4.97
food tax 0.044
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total 35.254
- 30.00
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5.254 <-----------OPTION D