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Use the table below to answer the following multiple-choice question.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|}
\hline
Individual & \begin{tabular}{l}
Monthly \\
Income
\end{tabular} & \begin{tabular}{l}
Monthly \\
Budget
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
Dennis & [tex]$\$[/tex]2000[tex]$ & \begin{tabular}{l}
Expenses: \\
$[/tex]\[tex]$1200$[/tex] \\
Entertainment: \\
[tex]$\$[/tex]600[tex]$ \\
Savings: $[/tex]\[tex]$200$[/tex]
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
Roman & [tex]$\$[/tex]2200[tex]$ & \begin{tabular}{l}
Expenses: \\
$[/tex]\[tex]$1600$[/tex] \\
Entertainment: \\
[tex]$\$[/tex]300[tex]$ \\
Savings: $[/tex]\[tex]$300$[/tex]
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
Ashleigh & [tex]$\$[/tex]2000[tex]$ & \begin{tabular}{l}
Expenses: \\
$[/tex]\[tex]$1400$[/tex] \\
Entertainment: \\
[tex]$\$[/tex]200[tex]$ \\
Savings: $[/tex]\[tex]$400$[/tex]
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
Patricia & [tex]$\$[/tex]2200[tex]$ & \begin{tabular}{l}
Expenses: \\
$[/tex]\[tex]$1500$[/tex] \\
Entertainment: \\
[tex]$\$[/tex]300[tex]$ \\
Savings: $[/tex]\[tex]$400$[/tex]
\end{tabular} \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

Who is BEST prepared for a financial emergency?
A. Ashleigh
B. Dennis
C. Patricia
D. Roman



Answer :

To determine who is best prepared for a financial emergency, we'll look at the savings of each individual as shown in the table. Financial preparedness can often be evaluated by examining the amount of savings since savings can be used in case of an emergency.

Let's summarize the savings for each individual:
- Dennis: \[tex]$200 - Roman: \$[/tex]100
- Ashleigh: \[tex]$400 - Patricia: \$[/tex]200

Now, we compare these savings amounts to find who has saved the most money.

The savings are as follows:
- Dennis: \[tex]$200 - Roman: \$[/tex]100
- Ashleigh: \[tex]$400 - Patricia: \$[/tex]200

From these figures, it's clear that Ashleigh has the highest savings amount, which is \$400. Therefore, Ashleigh is best prepared for a financial emergency.

So the correct answer is:
A. Ashleigh