Budgeting and Household Expenses (HSC SSCE Mathematics Standard): Flashcards

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Household Bills and Personal Budget
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What are household bills?

Regular costs for services & utilities to run your home

Name 3 types of household bills

Electricity, gas, water, phone, internet, council rates

How often are household bills typically charged?

Monthly, quarterly, or annually

GST rate on services

10%

What is a personal budget?

Financial plan to manage money by balancing income & expenses

Formula for budget balance

Balance=IncomeExpenses\text{Balance} = \text{Income} - \text{Expenses}

Positive budget balance means

Surplus - saving money

Negative budget balance means

Deficit - spending more than you earn

4 steps to create a budget

List income, list expenses, calculate totals, balance budget

5 key components on a bill

Previous balance, new charges, due date, GST, total due

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