The Table Below Shows the Annual Expenditures, in a Recent

question 53

Multiple Choice

The table below shows the annual expenditures, in a recent year, of the average household in the United States. Average Annual Household Expenses
Housing
$11,713
Food
$4810
Insurance
$3381
Health care
$1903
Entertainment
$1746
Other
$5366
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics
Consumer Expenditure Survey
What is the average monthly expense for housing? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

• A) $976
• B) $977
• C) $978
• D) $984
• E) $985

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