Question

Brendan is planning a trip to Germany. He is trying to decide which cities to visit during his stay. The following table shows potential cities he could visit, as well as what he expects to pay for lodging, transportation, and similar expenses in each one. All costs are given in euros (€).
City
Cost (€)
Berlin
171
Wiesbaden
263
Hanover
169
Dresden
215
Kiel
209
Stuttgart
297
Potsdam
179
Munich
159

Brendan's original plan was to visit Stuttgart, Dresden, Weisbaden, and Berlin. However, he would like to keep his costs under €860. Which change to Brendan’s travel plans would result in his staying under, but closest, to his original budget?
a.
Replace Dresden with Potsdam.
b.
Replace Stuttgart with Kiel.
c.
Replace Berlin with Munich.
d.
Replace Weisbaden with Hanover.



Please select the best answer from the choices provided


A
B
C
D
Mark this and return

Answer 1

B

Original total = 297 + 215 + 263 + 171 = €946.

a) 946 − 215 + 179 = €910 (still over)
b) 946 − 297 + 209 = €858 (under by €2)
c) 946 − 171 + 159 = €934 (still over)
d) 946 − 263 + 169 = €852 (under by €8)

Option b gives €858, the closest amount under €860.