A small business spends $983 on rent, $647 on utilities, and $1,419 on supplies each month. What are the total monthly operating costs for this business?

Add the monthly expenses: $983 + $647 = $1,630, and $1,630 + $1,419 = $3,049. The total monthly operating costs are $3,049, which is choice A.

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