Achild born in 2011 will cost his or her

exactly $200,000

significantly more than $200,000

significantly less than $200,000

the exact amount of money will vary according to the family’s standard of living and the child’s specific needs.

According to an article I read dated June 14, 2012, USDA released its annual report on Expenditure on Children by families, a child born in 2011 will cost his or her parents significantly more than $200,000. In fact, the exact amount given was $234,900 for a middle-income family. The answer to your question is B. significantly more than $200,000.

However, it's not fair to presume "the cost" for living for a human. Humans are not objects to set a price. But the answer is given base on pure economics factors.