Final answer:
Dividing the total cost of the gift, $1,020.96, by the 12 contributors gives us an amount of approximately $85.08 per person, but this does not match the answer choices given, suggesting a discrepancy.
Step-by-step explanation:
Kareem and his eleven siblings and cousins are buying their grandparents a present for $1,020.96. They want to split the cost equally. To find out how much each person has to pay, you divide the total cost of the present by the number of people contributing to the purchase.
In this case, there are Kareem plus eleven siblings and cousins, making a total of 12 people. So, the total cost of $1,020.96 should be divided by 12:
$1,020.96 ÷ 12 = $85.08 (approximately)
Therefore, each person would need to contribute about $85.08 to the purchase. However, this answer is not provided in the options A) $77.76, B) $92.10, C) $88.22, D) $84.18. Among these options, this calculation suggests a mistake in either the total amount or the options given, as none match the calculated amount of $85.08.
The complete question is ......Kareem and his eleven siblings and cousins are buying their grandparents a present for $1,020.96. They split the money equally. How much does each person have to pay?
A) $77.76
B) $92.10
C) $88.22
D) $84.18............................./;