Candace Kane's monthly statement has a previous balance of $$425\mathrm{.}26.$

The statement indicates that during the month Candace made a payment

of $$275$ and made additional purchases of $$357\mathrm{.}00.$ Assume her interest

charges for the month are $$4\mathrm{.}50.$ Candace's minimum monthly payment

corresponds to at least $5$ percent of her ending balance or $$10,$ whichever

is greater.

a$.$ Calculate Candace's new balance. $(2$ marks$)$

b$.$ Calculate Candace's minimum monthly payment. $(1$ mark$)$

Xavier is planning to buy a new dishwasher but he doesn't have the

cash on hand to pay for it$.$ He is trying to decide between using a

credit card, a personal line of credit, or a personal loan from his bank.

What is the best question that he should ask the bank's financial advisor

to make his decision. $(1$ mark$)$