Misty Hancock is a sales rep for a computer producer. Her salary last year was $30,000, and she earned another $5,000 in sales commissions. She paid $6,000 in taxes, and spent $8,000 on food, housing, a car, and other "necessities." What is Misty's discretionary income?
A) $21,000
B) $34,000
C) $15,000
D) $24,000
E) $8,000

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Misty's total income was $30,000 + $5,000 = $35,000. She paid $6,000 in taxes and spent $8,000 on necessities, so her discretionary income is $35,000 - $6,000 - $8,000 = $21,000.

Misty Hancock Is a Sales Rep for a Computer Producer