_________ what you can afford.
Complete the sentence choosing the correct alternative.

The correct answer is Option A (Work out).

Key Points:
• Core Language Concept Tested: The question intended to test the candidate's understanding of Phrasal Verbs in English grammar. Phrasal verbs combine a verb and a preposition/adverb to create a meaning different from the original words.
• Why the Question was Cancelled: According to the official final answer key provided by MPSC, this question was officially cancelled (marked with #). This cancellation typically occurs when a question has multiple potentially correct answers, ambiguous phrasing, or no option fits perfectly grammatically.
• Analysis of the Ambiguity: "Work out what you can afford" (meaning to calculate or figure out) is grammatically and contextually valid. "Work with what you can afford" (meaning to manage using only the available resources) is also a highly common and grammatically correct English idiom. Because both Option 1 and Option 3 could perfectly fit the blank depending on the intended nuance (calculation vs. resource management), the question became invalid.
• Exam-Oriented Strategy: When faced with such ambiguous questions in the exam hall, candidates should mark the option they feel is the most frequently used idiom, but ultimately, the commission's expert panel rightly invalidates such flawed structural questions to ensure fairness.
• Preparation Tip: Continue studying phrasal verbs, but recognize that some × exam questions are simply drafted poorly.
• Key Takeaway: Remember: 'Work out' can mean to calculate, while 'work with' means to utilize available resources. (Question officially cancelled by MPSC).