Paul has decided to set up his own recording studio. He needs to purchase four speakers at $435 apiece and two mixers at $772 apiece. He also needs to soundproof a room, which will cost him $838. If Paul has $4,500 in his savings account, how close can he come to setting up his studio?
a.
Paul can set up his studio and have $378 left over.
b.
Paul can set up his studio and have $410 left over.
c.
Paul needs an additional $1,166 to set up his studio.
d.
Paul needs an additional $296 to set up his studio.

Question

Paul has decided to set up his own recording studio. He needs to purchase four speakers at $435 apiece and two mixers at $772 apiece. He also needs to soundproof a room, which will cost him $838. If Paul has $4,500 in his savings account, how close can he come to setting up his studio?
a.
Paul can set up his studio and have $378 left over.
b.
Paul can set up his studio and have $410 left over.
c.
Paul needs an additional $1,166 to set up his studio.
d.
Paul needs an additional $296 to set up his studio.

anonymous · Answer

Let's make a list of the price and quantity of each item Paul needs.
Paul needs:
4x speakers @ $435 x 1
2x mixers    @ $772 x 1
1x soundproof room @ $838 x 1
Can you tell me the total price of all the thing Paul is going to buy?

anonymous · Answer

IS A

anonymous · Answer

thanks :) @demonguy

anonymous · Answer

u welcome and thanks for the medal