Darius has $1,200 a month to spend on clothing and food. The price of clothing is $60 and the price of food is $10. What is the equation for Darius's budget constraint, assuming he spends his entire budget?
A. $60 × Clothing + $10 × Food > $1,200
B. $60 × Clothing + $10 × Food = $1,200
C. Clothing + Food < $1,200
D. $60 × Clothing + $10 × Food ? $1,200
Answer: B
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