Math 143 Critical Thinking AssessmentIntroductionLet's pretend you have recently completed your educational goals and have secured anew job in a new location - Congratulations!For this project, you will research options and analyze costs associated with one of twomajor needs - housing or transportation. You will explore the options available in thelocation you have chosen and perform calculations to help you make a decision thatmeets your needs and is financially sound.Student Learning ObjectivesThis project relates to the following course objectives: Judge the reasonableness of results using estimation, logical processes, and aproper understanding of quantity. Differentiate between simple and compound interest and analyze the long-termeffects of saving, investing, and borrowing. Analyze civic and/or societal issues and critique decisions using relevantmathematics.InstructionsPart OnePerform research to help you answer the questions below. Ensure that your sources arecurrent, since market conditions change over time. You should use reliable, credibleand primary sources. Do not use Wikipedia since it is not a primary source.1. Where is your new job located? Where will you be living? Provide a name andspecify if you are researching a rural community, small town, city (what size?),suburb, etc.2. What is the average starting salary for your new job? Be sure to researchsalaries for the location of the new job, not national trends. Estimate yourmonthly take-home pay.3. Which are you going to research - housing or transportation? Pick one.4. List the options that would be available in your new location. If you pickedhousing, you might rent a house or apartment, purchase a home or condo, buy(or rent land) and put a mobile home or tiny house on it, etc. For transportation,you might finance a new or used car, buy a used car with cash, arrange acarpool, use public transportation, buy a bicycle, walk, etc.

MAT 143 - Critical ThinkingFall 20235. What are the one-time and/or monthly costs associated with each of youroptions? Will there be maintenance costs? Insurance costs? Taxes?6. How does each option fit into your projected monthly budget and desiredlifestyle?Part TwoUsing all your research and calculations from Part One, write an essay (1-2 pages) todiscuss your options, projected monthly budget, and the estimated costs associatedwith each option you are considering. What option would you ultimately choose? Makesure to include supporting evidence from your sources and mathematical calculations todefend your choice. Why is it best for you?Use MLA format and include all sources for your essay. I chose housing/apartment in Austin, Texas