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QuizMultiple Choice

Applying for a Loan

Question 12 • 26-27 Ignite Technical Math-Financial Math - MA2007

Ralph is thinking of switching jobs. He want to make sure that his new salary maintains a debt-to-income (DTI) ratio of at most 36%. His DTI ratio is currently 29% with a gross monthly income of $3,700. What minimum gross monthly income will Ralph need to maintain a DTI ratio of 36%?

Answer
A
$1,073.00
B
$1,332.00
C
$2,980.56
D
$3,862.80

Explanation

Ralph’s monthly debt payments are 29% of $3,700, or $1,073. To keep those same payments at no more than 36% of gross income, divide $1,073 by 0.36: $1,073 ÷ 0.36 ≈ $2,980.56. The minimum income is $2,980.56, choice C.

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