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 on a particular good or service, often determined by the quantity purchased. Examples include taxes on gallons of gas or packs of cigarettes. Income taxes are based on one's earnings, while property taxes are based on the value of one's property. Therefore, the correct answer is C) Excise tax.

A Tax That Is Placed on the Quantity of the Item