Rosa's employer has instituted a flexible benefits program. Rosa will use the plan to pay for herdaughter's dental expenses and other medical expenses that are not covered by health insurance. Rosais in the 24% marginal tax bracket and estimates that the medical and dental expenses not covered byhealth insurance will be within the range of $2,000 to $3,000. Her employer's plan permits her to setaside as much as $2,750 in the flexible benefits account. Rosa does not itemize her deductions.a. Rosa puts $1,750 into her flexible benefits account, and her actual expenses are $2,750. What isher cost of underestimating the expenses?b. Rosa puts $2,750 into her flexible benefits account, and her actual expenses are only $1,750. Whatis her cost of overestimating her expenses? (Assume this is a "use or lose" plan).%24%24

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