Brian's car monthly payment is $183.01 and his car insurance was $643 last year. He also spent an average of $81 a month on gasoline
and repairs. How much were his total cash outflows for his car last year?

To calculate Brian's total cash outflows for his car last year, we need to sum the following components:

1. **Monthly car payments**:  
   Brian's monthly car payment is $183.01. For the entire year, the total would be:
   \[
   183.01 \times 12 = 2,196.12
   \]

2. **Annual car insurance**:  
   Brian's car insurance was $643 for the whole year.

3. **Monthly gasoline and repairs**:  
   Brian spends an average of $81 per month on gasoline and repairs. For the year, this would be:
   \[
   81 \times 12 = 972
   \]

### Now, summing all the outflows:
\[
2,196.12 \, (\text{car payments}) + 643 \, (\text{insurance}) + 972 \, (\text{gasoline and repairs}) = 3,811.12
\]

Thus, Brian's total cash outflows for his car last year were **$3,811.12**.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions to consider:
1. What if Brian's car insurance increases by 10% next year? How would that affect his total outflows?
2. How much would Brian spend over 5 years, assuming these costs remain the same?
3. If Brian reduces his gasoline and repair expenses by 15%, what would be his new yearly total?
4. How much more would Brian spend if his car payment increased by $25 per month?
5. If Brian drives less, reducing his gasoline costs by $30 per month, how would that affect his yearly expenses?

**Tip**: Always break down a financial problem by separating monthly and annual costs to ensure you account for everything accurately.

Brian's car monthly payment is $183.01 and his car insurance was $643 last year. He also spent an average of $81 a month on gasoline and repairs. How much were his total cash outflows for his car last year?

Learn how to calculate total car expenses for a year, including monthly payments, annual insurance, and gasoline and repair costs. This problem involves basic arithmetic and is suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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