Aaron created the table below to help him estimate the total cost of his first year at
a public university.
FIRST YEAR OF COLLEGE
Tuition & Fees: $9,650
Housing: $8,400
Books & Supplies: $1,250
Transportation: $2,270
Aaron's grandfather gave him a $12,000 gift to use towards his college expenses, and Aaron received a S1,500 academic scholarship. Including his gift and scholarship,
what should Aaron estimate the total cost of his first year to be?