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rk: section 8.7 homework
question 5, 8.7.11
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advice from most financial advisers states to spend no more than 28% of ones gross monthly income for ones mortgage payment, and to spend no more than 36% of ones gross monthly income for ones total monthly debt.
suppose a family has a gross annual income of $39,600.
a. what is the maximum amount the family should spend each month on a mortgage payment?
b. what is the maximum amount the family should spend each month for total credit obligations?
c. if the familys monthly mortgage payment is 70% of the maximum they can afford, what is the maximum amount they should spend each month for all other debt?
a. the maximum monthly mortgage payment should be $

Explanation:

Step1: Find gross monthly income

$\text{Monthly Income} = \frac{\$39,600}{12} = \$3300$

Step2: Calculate max mortgage (a)

$\text{Max Mortgage} = 0.28 \times \$3300 = \$910$

Step3: Calculate max total debt (b)

$\text{Max Total Debt} = 0.36 \times \$3300 = \$1170$

Step4: Calculate actual mortgage (c)

$\text{Actual Mortgage} = 0.70 \times \$910 = \$637$

Step5: Calculate other debt (c)

$\text{Other Debt} = \$1170 - \$637 = \$342$

Answer:

a. $\$910$
b. $\$1170$
c. $\$342$