Question

which of the following statements best gives the reasons that a data usage bill for a smart phone is an essential (variable) expense? a. it is an obligation to pay, but the spender has some control over its amount. b. it cannot be eliminated in a later budget, in order to save money. c. it is expected to be the same amount every month. d. bills for services rendered have a higher priority than any other type of expense.

Explanation:

Un gasto esencial (variable) es una obligación de pago, pero el gastador tiene cierto control sobre su monto. La factura de uso de datos de un teléfono inteligente se ajusta a esta descripción, ya que es necesario pagar por el servicio, pero el usuario puede controlar la cantidad de datos utilizados y, por lo tanto, influye en el monto de la factura.

Answer:

a. It is an obligation to pay, but the spender has some control over its amount.