Question

ruby wants to start her own business taking photographs. she already has her own camera, but needs to purchase lights, a photo printer, and photo paper. if the cost of the photo printer is $251.99, the cost of lighting is $150.00, and the cost for 100 sheets of photo paper is $30.98, determine how much of her savings will be used to start her company, given that she has $840.32 in savings.
a. $432.97
b. $840.32
c. $432.62
d. $407.35
please select the best answer from the choices provided
a
b
c
d

Explanation:

Step1: Sum all startup costs

$\$251.99 + \$150.00 + \$30.98$

Step2: Calculate total expenditure

$\$251.99 + \$150.00 = \$401.99$; $\$401.99 + \$30.98 = \$432.97$

Step3: Compare to savings (verify sufficiency)

$\$432.97 < \$840.32$, so full cost is used.

Answer:

a. $\$432.97$