Pat earns $1,000 per week and spends $850 per week on living expenses, puts $50 in a savings account, and buys $100 worth of shares in a stock mutual fund. Pat's saving is ________, and Pat's saving rate is ________.

A. $50; 5.0 percent
B. $150; 15 percent
C. $50; 5.9 percent
D. $100; 10 percent


Answer: B

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