Question

Max has a net spendable income of $1,700 per month. He has a new job and is looking for a new car. Max is trying to develop a budget for himself. Look at the following budget he has created. Which category should he adjust?

Percent Amount Budgeted Amount Spent Amount Over/Under Budget
Net Spendable Income 100% 1700
1. Housing (30% - 36%) 600
a. Mortgage (rent)
b. Taxes
c. Insurance
d. Electricity
e. Gas
f. Water
g. Telephone

h. Sanitation
i. Other
2. Food (12% - 17%) 320
3. Transportation (15% - 20%) 300
a. Car Payments
b. Gas/Oil

c. Insurance
d. License/Registration
e. Taxes
f. Maintenance/Repair
4. Insurance (3% - 7%)
a. Life
b. Medical
5. Debts (5% - 6%) 150
6. Entertainment (5% - 8%)
7. Clothing (5% - 6%)
8. Savings 5%
9. Medical Expenses (4% - 8%)
a. Doctor
b. Dental
c. Prescriptions
10. Miscellaneous (5% - 10%)
a. Toiletries
b. Beauty/Barber
c. Laundry/Clothing
d. Subscriptions
TOTALS:
A. transportation
B. debts
C. housing
D. food

Answer 1

the answer is 3

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer: food

Max’s food budget is higher than it should be. He should look at finding ways to save money there. While the amount of money spent dealing with debts is higher than it ought to be, Max cannot lower these payments.

Step-by-step explanation:

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