Answer:
Option A. $1713.98
Explanation:
You have to calculate your parents' monthly fixed expenses by the given expenses list.
Rent = $998.50
Groceries ( bi-weekly ) = $195.40 Monthly groceries = (195.40×2)
Charge card = $258.90
Cell phone = $65.78
Name brand Khakis for work (store brand optional ) = $34.95
Total expenses are 998.50 + (195.40×2) + 258.90 + 65.78
= $1713.98
Option A. $1713.98