Q1 Outline two reasons why a household would prepare a household budget. The first reason has been done for you to show the two-pronged style. Action (1st prong)
1. To reduce impulse buying as a budget will give them a plan/target in advance...
2.
Outcome (2nd prong)
...so they are less likely to make unplanned purchases.
3.
Calculating Planned Income and Expenditure
Q2 The Foley family from Limerick are preparing their planned income for January to April.
ґMaeve Foley earns a salary of €2,700 per month.
ґCillian Foley earns a salary of €3,200 per month. In March, Cillian will work additional hours and earn an extra €500.
ґ●The family receives €280 per month in Child Benefit.
(a) Complete the planned income table below for the Foley family. Foley Household Maeve Foley, salary Cillian Foley, salary Child Benefit
Jan (€) 2,700 3,200 280
Total Income (A) 6,180
(b) State which month has the highest planned total income, and give a reason for your answer using figures from the table.
Feb (€) Mar (€) 2,700
2,700
Apr (€) 2,700
Total (€) 10,800
(c) Name the type of income received for working additional hours.