Jobs and Expenses Comprehension
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Jobs and Expenses Comprehension
The Road-Trip Budget
Charlotte, Nathan and Mei were planning a two-day road trip from Hamilton to Rotorua. Charlotte worked as a nurse, Nathan was a bus driver, and Mei repaired bicycles. They each put some of their wages into a shared trip fund. Before leaving, they made a budget so they could pay for the trip without using all their savings. Their shared fund held NZ$420. They set aside NZ$120 for petrol and NZ$150 for two nights at a campsite. They planned to spend NZ$90 on food. The remaining NZ$60 would stay in the fund for an unexpected expense, such as a puncture or a change in plans. On the first day, the group bought groceries for NZ$38 and paid NZ$12 for a hot drink stop. They also paid NZ$10 to use a public shower. At the end of the day, Nathan noticed the food money was being used faster than expected. The group decided to pack lunches on the second day instead of buying food on the road. This helped them keep the emergency money untouched. Charlotte said, “A budget does not mean we cannot enjoy ourselves. It helps us decide what matters most.” Mei agreed. Because they had planned ahead, they could enjoy the trip and still have money ready for an unexpected cost.
Purpose
Amount
Petrol
NZ$120
Campsite
NZ$150
Food
NZ$90
Emergency money
NZ$60
Check Your Understanding
Use details from the story and budget to answer.
- So they could plan costs and keep money ready for unexpected expenses
- So they could spend the entire fund on food
- So they could avoid paying for petrol
- Campsite
- Wages
- Savings account
- Money kept available for an unexpected cost
- Money that must be spent before the trip ends
- Money earned only by a bus driver
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