Cory runs a business as a mason, using cement to make building foundations and sidewalks to the specifications of structural engineers. Below is a list of his expenses for the month of April.

Raw materials, such as cement

$7882.41

• Equipment maintenance

$240.12

• Staff wages

$6300.00

Cement truck lease payment

$968.69

Vehicle Insurance

$487.57

Vehicle fuel

$402.35

Office space rent

$2500.00

What are Cory's total expenses for the month?

A. $18 052.89
B. $14 824.88
C. $17 682.79
D. $18 781.14

1 answer

To find Cory's total expenses for the month, we add up all the expenses listed:

$7882.41 (raw materials) + $240.12 (equipment maintenance) + $6300.00 (staff wages) + $968.69 (cement truck lease payment) + $487.57 (vehicle insurance) + $402.35 (vehicle fuel) + $2500.00 (office space rent) = $18,781.14

Therefore, Cory's total expenses for the month are $18,781.14.

The correct answer is:

D. $18,781.14