Question 283726: Jason has budgeted an average of $95 a month for entertainment. For the first five months of the year, he has spent $98, $89, $110, $85, and $83. How much can Jason spend in the sixth month without exceeding his average budget?
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Answer by stanbon(75887)  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! Jason has budgeted an average of $95 a month for entertainment. For the first five months of the year, he has spent $98, $89, $110, $85, and $83. How much can Jason spend in the sixth month without exceeding his average budget?
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6*95 = $570
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Actual spending: 98+89+110+85+83 = $465
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6th month spending: <= (570-465) = $105
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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