Question

question 5 of 10
kyle set a goal to save up enough money to go to college. which of the
following is not an appropriate way to reward himself for following his
monthly budget?

a. he gets to go out to eat and go to a movie with his friends each
weekend for the next month.
b. his parents promised to let him and his friends have an x - box
tournament at his house, and they would provide a pizza.
c. he can use some excess money as spending money
d. his parents made a deal with him that they would match what he
saves each month.

Explanation:

Option A involves going out to eat and to a movie each weekend for the next month. This could potentially be costly and might derail his savings goal for college. It's an activity that has a significant expense associated with it on a regular (weekly) basis. Options B (an Xbox tournament at home with a provided pizza - likely a one - time or low - cost event), C (using excess money as spending money which implies it's money not crucial for the college savings), and D (parents matching savings which is a positive reinforcement for saving) are more in line with appropriate rewards that don't undermine the savings goal.

Answer:

A. He gets to go out to eat and go to a movie with his friends each weekend for the next month.