Question

julie wants to buy a computer that costs \\$865.38 and a monitor that costs \\$382.64, but she only has \\$539.78. how much more money does julie need to buy the computer and monitor?

a. \\$922.42
b. \\$808.24
c. \\$708.24
d. \\$698.24

Explanation:

Calculate total cost of items

$$ \text{Total Cost} = \$865.38 + \$382.64 = \$1248.02 $$

Calculate remaining money needed

$$ \text{Money Needed} = \$1248.02 - \$539.78 = \$708.24 $$

Answer:

• A. $922.42
• B. $808.24
• C. $708.24 (Correct answer)
• D. $698.24