Question

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what can a budget help you do?
select a response.
○ prioritize expenses and track spending
○ track spending and increase your income
○ use credit and prioritize expenses
○ increase your income and use credit

Explanation:

A budget is a financial plan that helps in managing money. Its primary functions are to help individuals or entities decide which expenses are important (prioritize expenses) and to keep a record of where the money is being spent (track spending). A budget does not directly increase income (as income depends on earnings from work, investments, etc., not the budget itself) and does not inherently involve using credit (using credit is a separate financial activity related to borrowing, not budgeting). So the correct option is the one that includes prioritizing expenses and tracking spending.

Answer:

A. Prioritize expenses and track spending