To solve this problem, let's break it down step-by-step:
1. Determine the cost of the gas:
The cost of gas is given as [tex]\( \$5.00 \)[/tex].
2. Calculate the total cost of the candies:
- Number of candies purchased: 3
- Cost of each candy: [tex]\( \$0.45 \)[/tex]
Multiply the number of candies by the cost of each candy to find the total cost of candies:
[tex]\[
\text{Total cost of candies} = 3 \times 0.45 = \$1.35
\][/tex]
3. Find the total amount of the purchase excluding tax:
Now, add the cost of gas and the total cost of candies together:
[tex]\[
\text{Total purchase cost} = \$5.00 + \$1.35 = \$6.35
\][/tex]
So, the total cost of the gas and candies, excluding tax, is \$6.35.
