Ted has $600 a week to spend on clothing and food. The price of clothing is $30 and the price of food is $5. What is the equation for Ted's budget constraint, assuming he spends his entire budget?
A. $30 × Clothing + $5 × Food = $600
B. $30 × Clothing + $5 × Food ? $600
C. $30 × Clothing + $5 × Food < $600
D. $30 × Clothing + $5 × Food > $600
Answer: A
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