Manuel Acala Is a Marketing Analyst, but Made Only $28,000

Multiple Choice

Manuel Acala is a marketing analyst, but made only $28,000 last year because he was employed only part of the year. He paid $5,000 in taxes, and spent another $10,000 for food, housing, a car, and other "necessities." Manuel's discretionary income was:

A) $28,000
B) $13,000
C) $23,000
D) $18,000
E) There is not enough information to tell.