The Long family spent $38.62 for school supplies and $215.78 for new school clothes. They paid 6.8 sales tax on their purchases. If the Long family paid $269.07 total, determine if they paid the correct amount.

a. The Long family paid $2.63 too little for their purchases.

b. The Long family paid the correct amount for their purchases.

c. The Long family paid $1.61 too much for their purchases.

d. The Long family paid $2.63 too much for their purchases.

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27 November, 16:59

The Long family spent $38.62 for school supplies and $215.78 for new school clothes. They paid 6.8 sales tax on their purchases. If the Long family paid $269.07 total, determine if they paid the correct amount.

a. The Long family paid $2.63 too little for their purchases.

b. The Long family paid the correct amount for their purchases.

c. The Long family paid $1.61 too much for their purchases.

d. The Long family paid $2.63 too much for their purchases.

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Marc Gould · Answer 1

Given:

school supplies: $38.62

new school clothes: $215.78

sales tax 6.8%

Payment: $269.07

38.62 + 215.78 = 254.40

254.40 * 6.8% = 17.30

254.40 + 17.30 = 271.70 Should be the amount paid

269.07 - 271.70 = 2.63 shortage

a.) The Long family paid $2.63 too little for their purchases.