Question

How much budget should be allocated for a facility that spends an average of $3,000 annually for each of 611 inmates?

a. $1,833,000
b. $1,833,500
c. $1,834,000
d. $1,834,500

Answer 1

The budget needed for a facility with 611 inmates at $3,000 annually per inmate is $1,833,000.

Step-by-step explanation:

To calculate the budget necessary for a facility that spends an average of $3,000 annually per inmate for 611 inmates, one would multiply the average annual expenditure per inmate by the total number of inmates. Thus, the calculation would be $3,000 multiplied by 611 inmates, which equals $1,833,000.