Tam's employer posts every shift only in a phone app. For Tam, the phone plan is a:

Ava has safe shoes for school but buys a second pair in a new color because it matches her outfit. The second pair is a:

After a storm damages the roof, Eli's family pays for an emergency repair to stop rain from entering their home. The repair is a:

Jordan's school provides a free laptop, but Jordan buys a newer gaming laptop for faster graphics. The newer laptop is a:

Mia uses an inhaler prescribed to control her asthma. Her refill is a:

A family has enough food at home but orders dessert delivery after dinner. The dessert delivery is a:

Noah needs a bus pass to travel to his required after-school job because there is no safe walking route. The bus pass is a:

Priya's current backpack holds her books, but she buys a designer backpack with a celebrity logo. The designer backpack is a:

During a winter cold snap, Luis's apartment has no heat, so he pays for a space-heater repair. The repair is a:

Ben writes, "Save $400 for a laptop." Which element does this financial goal still lack?

Rosa writes, "Save for a used car by June 1." What is missing from her financial goal?

Darius writes, "Put aside $25 every week until I have $300 by December 15." Which part is missing?

Keira earns $20 a week and writes, "Save $500 for a trip in 2 weeks." What is the main problem with this goal?

Omar's goal is to save $180 for concert tickets in 12 weeks. How much must he save each week to reach his goal on time?

Nina's goal is, "Buy something useful by spring." Which revision makes the purpose specific?

Cal plans to save $15 each week for 6 weeks to pay for a $90 field trip. What type of goal is this?

Which statement is a specific, measurable, dated financial goal?

Marcus turns down a $60 work shift to attend a free concert with friends. What is his opportunity cost?

Leah has $12 and chooses a movie ticket instead of a cookbook she also wanted for $12. What is the opportunity cost of the movie?

Andre spends Saturday afternoon studying for a retake rather than playing in a basketball tournament. What is the opportunity cost of studying?

Jada can use $30 either for a streaming subscription or toward her $90 savings goal. She puts the $30 into savings. What did she give up?

Theo chooses a $6 sandwich at school instead of packing a lunch that would have cost $2. What is the immediate trade-off?

Sofia uses her $40 birthday money for a jacket instead of a museum trip that also costs $40. Her opportunity cost is:

Malik has time for either a paid two-hour lawn job or volunteering at an animal shelter. He volunteers. What is the opportunity cost?

Erin chooses a $20 concert shirt instead of adding $20 to her emergency savings. What is the trade-off?