Question

Ashlee worked 1,944 hours last year. She earned $14 for each hour she worked. She wants to use her earnings to buy a new vehicle. Vehicle Choices Price Sedan $25,750 Convertible $27,990 SUV $29,500 She said, "Since 2,000 × 14 = $28,000, and $27,990 is less than $28,000, I know I have earned enough to buy the convertible." Use the drop-down boxes to explain whether or not Ashlee's conclusion is logical.

Answer 1

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Explanation:

The options are missing. However, the question is still solvable.

Given

`Work\ Hours = 1944`

`Earnings = \$14` per hour

`Estimated\ Earnings = \$28,000`

`Sedan = \$25,750`

`Convertible = \$27,990`

`SUV = \$29,500`

First, we need to calculate her actual earnings.

This is calculated by multiplying the actual work hours (without approximation) by the earnings per hour

`Total\ Earnings = 1944 * \$14`

`Total\ Earnings = \$27,216`

Next, we compare this actual earnings to the amount of a Convertible

`\$27216 < \$27,990`

Hence, Ashlee's conclusion is not logical because with her actual earnings, she cannot afford a Convertible