Question

Your parents have the following expenses. What should their monthly estimated expenses be?

Expense Type

Cost

Rent (monthly)

$967.43

Groceries (weekly)

$113.00

Telephone (monthly)

$64.44

Car payment (every other month)

$192.58

(1 point)
Responses

$1,336.17
$1,336.17

$1,580.16
$1,580.16

$1,890.00
$1,890.00

$1,680.24

Answer 1

Use 4 weeks = 1 month for groceries and convert the bi‑monthly car payment to a monthly amount.

Groceries: 113 × 4 = 452.00
Car (monthly): 192.58 ÷ 2 = 96.29

Total = 967.43 + 452.00 + 64.44 + 96.29 = $1,580.16

Answer: $1,580.16