A tax that is placed on the quantity of the item purchased,such as gallons of it,is called a(n)

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An excise tax is a tax that is placed on the quantity of the item purchased, regardless of its price. Examples of items that are often subject to excise taxes include gasoline, cigarettes, and alcohol. Income tax is based on the amount of money a person earns, while property tax is based on the value of a person's property. None of the choices are correct.

A Tax That Is Placed on the Quantity of the Item