Mary Fahey has recently completed her Leaving Certificate and has accepted a place studying Business at third level. She has €500 in opening cash on 1 October. She has provided the following information:
ґ●Mary plans to spend €200 a month on groceries and food.
ґ●Bills for electricity will amount to €30 in October, €50 in November and €55 in December.
ґ●Mary’s mobile phone contract costs €45 per month.
ґ●Mary plans to spend €80 a month on entertainment. She will spend an additional €70 in December.
Using the information provided, complete Mary’s budget. Mary’s total income and fixed expenditure has been completed for you.
Mary’s Budget Planned Income
Mary, wages SUSI grant
Monthly allowance Total Income (A)
Planned Expenditure Fixed Expenditure Rent
Subtotal
Irregular Expenditure Groceries and food Electricity
Mobile phone Subtotal
Discretionary Expenditure Entertainment Subtotal
Total Expenditure (B) Net Cash (A−B) Opening Cash Closing Cash