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Hi, I'm fluent in HTML, wordpress, website building, graphics...etc (all the simple stuff) but when it comes to more advanced coding I look for help.

What I need is for visitors to fill out some details on a simple form (edit: do I mean "table"?). In one column I'd like to create some rows for expense categories (rent, food, utilities...etc) in another column I'd like to include rows for non-essential expenses (entertainment, luxury foods...etc). My aim is for people to split their spending into two broad categories. I'll need a total at the bottom of each column (essential and non-essential) and then I want to add a multiplication factor to each column total. For example I'd like to multiply their essential expenses by a factor. I have a point I'd like to make regarding how much money people need to live comfortable lives (without letting too much out of the bag right now).

What language should I explore to make this happen? Is there a standard script I can use? can anyone point me to some useful resources that specifically deal with this type of script. I have time to work on learning but would rather play with variables and I can format it myself so it looks all "purrrdy".

Appreciate any help or guidance you may have.
 
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