Mr. Smith can cover the cost of the new dining room table using any of the three payment methods mentioned:
- Cash: He has $2,000 in cash, which is more than enough to pay for the $1,500 table.
- Gift Card: He has a $500 gift card. He can use this towards the table and then pay the remaining $1,000 with cash or his credit card.
- Credit Card: He has a credit card with a $1,000 limit. He can use this to pay part of the total ($1,500) and cover the remaining balance with cash or the gift card.
Therefore, the correct response is: Any of the three payment methods mentioned can cover the cost of the table.