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Creating a personal budget

This teaching material helps 10th-grade students practice creating a personal budget through questions on distinguishing fixed and variable expenses, applying the 50/30/20 rule, and ordering budgeting steps. It encourages applying concepts to realistic budgeting scenarios.

By Edform · Economics and personal finance · Grade 10 · Published Oct 15, 2026 · New

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Questions

  1. Which of the following is an example of a fixed expense in a personal budget?
  2. Which of the following are considered variable expenses?
  3. Fill in the blank: The 50/30/20 rule suggests you spend 50% of your income on _, 30% on _, and 20% on ___.
  4. Put these steps for creating a personal budget in the correct order.
  5. Choose the correct word for each blank: A gym membership is usually a _ expense, while buying new shoes is a _ expense.
  6. Sort the following items into 'Needs' and 'Wants'.
  7. Mark each statement as true or false.
  8. If your monthly income is $2,000, how much should you allocate to savings according to the 50/30/20 rule?
  9. Match each term to its correct definition.
  10. What is the main purpose of creating a personal budget? (One or two words)

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