Fara Pinkston recorded her housing expenses for the month of August: mortgage payment, $347.90
insurance, $32.00; taxes, $184.00; electricity, 864.40; phone service, $33.50, fuel, $38.25;
water, $27.44
and repairs, $179.87.

Her
monthly gross pay is $2,150.

What is her total
monthly cost?

Is it within the 35%
recommendation?