Step-by-step explanation:
very imprecise phrasing.
I assume this means the cost should not be more than $2 above, and not less than $2 below $60.
the bottom line is : the difference between the price of the 3 gift cards and the planned budget of $60 must not be more than $2 (no matter what's the sign of the difference - hence the usage of absolute values).
the only answer calculating that difference and comparing it to the $2 threshold is A.
remember, a difference is always calculated by a "-" operation.
so, B and D disqualify.
C compares the price of the 3 cards with $2 and compares that result with the limit of $60.
yes, that protects against too expensive cards.
but no, it does NOT protect against to cheap cards. e.g. if the cards (3c) cost only $30, that inequality would still be true (but should not).
so, A is the correct answer.
