Question

What is the prime reason that Jenny's discretionary income is more volatile than her salary?
A. Her cost of living is affected by high inflation in the neighborhood
B. Her tax rate remains 30%
C. Her mortgage payments and necessities are fixed
D. Her discretionary income and salary are equally volatile

Answer 1

Answer:

c. Her mortgage payments and necessities are fixed

Explanation:

Discretionary income is the remaining income after being paid out for all fixed expenses (i.e. Discretionary income = Salary - Mortgage - Income tax etc). The primary reason for variability in it is due to the mortgage payment and fixed expenses from the basic salary received.

So, option c is correct while other options are incorrect as tax does not affect as well as cost of living