<h2>○=> <u>Correct option</u> :</h2>

<h3>○=> <u>Steps to derive correct answer</u> :</h3>
Money Jefferson needs to collect = $500
Selling price of each baked good = $2
Cost price of each baked good = 0.50
Number of baked goods Jefferson need to sell to meet his goal :



Thus, Jefferson needs to sell 125 baked goods.
▪︎<em>Therefore, the correct option is (a) 125</em><em>.</em>