8. the budget below represents the necessary ...
8. the budget below represents the necessary monthly costs associated with raising a family of four in beaumont, texas. use the information in the table to answer the following question. family of four in beaumont, tx item expense housing $800 food $550 transportation $400 utilities $150 insurance $300 taxes $350 which of the following best represents a job in which the family can meet its basic needs? an hourly job earning $15 per hour for 40 hours per week for 4 weeks a month. an hourly job earning $25 per hour for 25 hours per week for 4 weeks a month. a monthly salary of $2,250. an hourly job earning $22 per hour for 30 hours per week for 4 weeks a month. clear all
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# Explanation:
## Step1: Calculate total monthly expenses
$800 + 550+400 + 150+300+350=\$2550$
## Step2: Calculate income for each option
### Option 1
$15\times40\times4=\$2400$
### Option 2
$25\times25\times4=\$2500$
### Option 3
Monthly salary is $\$2250$
### Option 4
$22\times30\times4=\$2640$
# Answer:
An hourly job earning $22$ per hour for $30$ hours per week for $4$ weeks a month.