The table shows the average monthly budget for a family living in a city in Texas.
Average Monthly Budget
Category Amount (dollars)
Housing 550
Utilities 490
Food 510
Healthcare 300
Transportation 600
Other 180
Monthly total 2,630
What is the minimum amount of money a family must earn in 1 year to meet the requirements of this budge
To calculate the minimum amount of money a family must earn in 1 year to meet the requirements of this budget, we can multiply the monthly total by 12 (for 12 months in a year):
2,630 x 12 = 31,560
Therefore, the minimum amount of money a family must earn in 1 year to meet the requirements of this budget is $31,560.