Question
Bi-weekly mortgage is $576. Monthly phone charges are $44.95. The electric bill last month was $105.88. Groceries cost about $98/week. What is a good estimate of your monthly expenses?(1 point)
Responses
$827
$827
$1,127
$1,127
$1,401
$1,401
$1,700
Responses
$827
$827
$1,127
$1,127
$1,401
$1,401
$1,700
Answers
GPT-5 mini
Estimate using 2 mortgage payments/month (common for quick estimates):
- Mortgage: 576 × 2 = 1,152
- Phone: 44.95 ≈ 45
- Electric: 105.88 ≈ 106
- Groceries: 98 × 4 = 392
Total ≈ 1,152 + 45 + 106 + 392 = 1,695 ≈ $1,700
Answer: $1,700.
- Mortgage: 576 × 2 = 1,152
- Phone: 44.95 ≈ 45
- Electric: 105.88 ≈ 106
- Groceries: 98 × 4 = 392
Total ≈ 1,152 + 45 + 106 + 392 = 1,695 ≈ $1,700
Answer: $1,700.