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18 September, 10:51

Louise McIntyre's monthly gross income is $3,600. Her employer withholds $760 in federal, state, and local income taxes and $310 in Social Security taxes per month. Louise contributes $160 each month for her IRA. Her monthly credit payments for VISA and MasterCard are $95 and $90, respectively. Her monthly payment on an automobile loan is $345. What is Louise's debt payments-to-income ratio?

Is Louise living within her means?

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  1. 18 September, 11:03
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    22.36%; Yes.

    Explanation:

    Given that,

    Gross income = $3,600

    Federal, state, and local income taxes withholds = $760

    Social Security taxes per month = $310

    Contributes towards IRA = $160

    Monthly credit payments for VISA = $95

    Monthly credit payments for MasterCard = $90

    Monthly credit payment:

    = Visa + MasterCard + Automobile loan

    = $95 + $90 + $345

    = $530

    Net Monthly Income:

    = Gross income - (federal, state, and local income taxes withholds + Social Security taxes per month + Contributes towards IRA)

    = $3,600 - ($760 + $310 + $160)

    = $2,370

    Debt Payments-to-Income Ratio:

    = Monthly credit payment : Net Monthly Income

    = $530 : $2,370

    = 0.2236 or 22.36%

    Yes, Louise is living within her means because it is a nominal part of her income and can be spent.
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