Question

Pete's monthly housing budget is $2,250. His monthly costs are $215.75 for insurance, $143.50 for utilities, and $273 for taxes. Which of these houses can he afford?

Answer 1

Do we have choices?

Answer 2

so, add up the expenses,
215.75 + 143.50 + 273 = 632.25. that number is not the cost of the house but is included, so subtract 632.25 from 2,250.
1617.25 is how much you have for monthly payments on a house itself. so any thing thats less than or equal to that will be your answer.