Five years ago, Joshua spent 28 percent of his $45,000 yearly income on his bachelor apartment. Today, Joshua is earning $60,000 annually. According to Engel's laws, the percentage of income he will spend on his new apartment will be:

Five years ago, Joshua spent 28 percent of his $45,000 yearly income on his bachelor apartment. Today, Joshua is earning $60,000 annually. According to Engel's laws, the percentage of income he will spend on his new apartment will be:

Five years ago, Joshua spent 28 percent of his $45,000 yearly income on his bachelor apartment. Today, Joshua is earning $60,000 annually. According to Engel's laws, the percentage of income he will spend on his new apartment will be:








a. more than 70 percent.
b. the same as it was back then -- about 28 percent.
c. about 50 percent.
d. less than 10 percent.









Answer: B