Question

In this budget, how much money is going toward optional expenses?

Answer 1

$70

Explanation:

Let's define the expenses first

Fixed expenses are those expenses that remain constant in all months like mortage payments, rents etc

Flexible expenses also called variable expense are expenses that are used for comfortable living like car maintenance o groceries.

Discretionary expenses are the expenses spent on non essential items like movie tickets, outings etc.

Savings are the expenses that are stored for future plans.

Hence, from the given pie chart the money going for optional expenses is $70 ..