CARLOS'S BUDGET WORKSHEET
CATEGORY BUDGET AMT
Wages and bonuses (after-tax) $1,900
TOTAL INCOME $1,900
Rent $450
Gas/electric $115
Cable/Internet $123
Car payment $276
Car insurance $95
Cell phone $65
Credit Cards $106
Gas for car $120
Entertainment (dinners, movies, etc.) $350
Water $12
Groceries $225
Savings $50
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,987
SURPLUS -$87

Carlos is currently spending more each month than he is earning. Explain, using complete sentences, three steps Carlos could take to lower his expenses each month.

Question

CARLOS'S BUDGET WORKSHEET
CATEGORY	BUDGET AMT
Wages and bonuses (after-tax)	$1,900
TOTAL INCOME	$1,900
Rent	$450
Gas/electric	$115
Cable/Internet	$123
Car payment	$276
Car insurance	$95
Cell phone	$65
Credit Cards	$106
Gas for car	$120
Entertainment (dinners, movies, etc.)	$350
Water	$12
Groceries	$225
Savings	$50
TOTAL EXPENSES	$1,987
SURPLUS	-$87


Carlos is currently spending more each month than he is earning. Explain, using complete sentences, three steps Carlos could take to lower his expenses each month.

dan815 · Answer

he spent 1987
when he only had 1900

dan815 · Answer

so he has a 87 dollar debt

dan815 · Answer

he cud eat less, drinkless, drive less, use the gas/electricity less.. so on to cut down his expenses

anonymous · Answer

Sell drugs...

anonymous · Answer

So basically either lower the amount of money that is spent or increase the amount that is coming in.