Determine Whether the Spending Pattern Described Is At, Above, or Below

question 34

Multiple Choice

Determine whether the spending pattern described is at, above, or below the national average. Assume that any salariesor wages are after tax.
-A single 31-year old man with a monthly salary of $3100 spends $560 on food.

• A)below average
• B)at average
• C)above average

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Definitions:

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.

Ghrelin

A hormone produced by the stomach that stimulates appetite, often termed the "hunger hormone."

Leptin

A hormone produced by fat cells that helps to regulate body weight by signaling satiety to the brain.

Sleeptalking

The occurrence of speaking during sleep without being aware of it, ranging from simple mumblings to complex dialogues, and often considered a benign sleep disorder.