Finance math question

Question

The Flinns monthly budget allows them to spend $555 for household expenses. During June and July they had a room in their home remodeled and spent a total of $2035 for household expenses. How much did they overspend?

Answer 1

1. what was their budget?

budget $555 PER MONTH

months june and july = 2 months

$555 x 2 months = $1,110

so the budget for June and July was only $1,110

but the Flinns spent $2,035. They went over their budget.

1. How much more did they spend than they were supposed to?

spent $2,035

budget $1,110

$2,035 - $1,110 = $925

Answer: The Flinn's overspent $925