How do i do this?

Question

Connor heard that as a general rule, he should spend no more than one week's pay on rent. If Connor's salary is $29,000 per year, what is the maximum amount per month that he should spend on rent?

A. $845
B. $558
C. $475
D. $523

Answer 1

Dear Amanda,

 

There are 52 weeks in 1 year, right?  

 

Connor's salary is 29.000/yr. so divide that by 52 to get your answer.  That will be the amount he earns in 1 week.  

 

29,000/52 = 557.69 per week so the answer is B.