Question

Monica wants to save at least $5209 to buy a new laptop computer. She has $284 saved already. Which options below the computer can she select?

A) Monica can afford the laptop computer.
B) Monica cannot afford the laptop computer.

Answer 1

Monica needs $5209 for a new laptop and has $284 saved. After subtracting her savings from the total needed, she still requires $4925. Without further information on her financial situation, Monica currently cannot afford the laptop.

This correct answer is B)

Step-by-step explanation:

To assess whether Monica can afford the laptop computer, we must calculate the difference between the amount she needs to save and the amount she has already saved. Monica needs at least $5209, and she has $284 saved.

To determine how much more she needs, we subtract the amount saved from the total needed:

$5209 - $284 = $4925

Since Monica still needs $4925 more to reach her goal, without additional context on her income or savings plan, we cannot definitively determine whether she can afford the laptop computer at this moment. Therefore, option B is correct, Monica cannot afford the laptop computer.

This correct answer is B)