The Long family spent $38.62 for school supplies and $215.78 for new school clothes. They paid 6% sales tax on their purchases.

Question

The Long family spent $38.62 for school supplies and $215.78 for new school clothes. They paid 6% 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.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided
A
B
C
D

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