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Budgeting and Being a Smart Consumer(CFA1) Answers

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The Chambers family has a net monthly income of $6,500.If the family decides to reduce its clothing budget by $200 a month, how much will the new clothing budget be? Round to the nearest dollar.

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A
$161
B
$853
C
$970
D
$1,170
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Yoko is trying to save money for a new bicycle. She sets up a budget as shown below. Yoko’s Monthly BudgetDescriptionIncome Expenses Earnings (babysitting)$125 Earnings (bagging groceries)$55 Entertainment $25Snacks $10Transportation $25Clothing $35Amount available for savings: $How much money will Yoko have left over for her savings each month?

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$85
B
$95
C
$110
D
$120
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A dishwasher is priced at $475. There are two options offered to reduce the price: either a 15% discount off the price or a rebate of $75. Which is the better choice, and what is the extra amount saved?

A
The 15% discount is better; it saves $60 more.
B
The 15% discount is better; it saves $3.75 more.
C
The rebate is better; it saves $3.75 more.
D
The rebate is better; it saves $60 more.
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Shona is buying a rug for her room. Store A has the rug for $45 with a 10% discount. Store B has the same rug for $46 and is offering a $10 off coupon. The sales tax is 6% on either purchase. If Shona only has $40 to spend, which store will she purchase the rug from, and how much will she have left over?

A
Shona can afford the rug in store A. She will have $2.93 left over.
B
Shona can afford the rug in store B. She will have $1.84 left over.
C
Shona can afford the rug in store B. She will have $2.93 left over.
D
Shona can afford the rug in store A. She will have $1.84 left over.
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How much more did Briana save by purchasing a backpack that cost $45 with a sales promotion of 20% off instead of a backpack that cost $42 with a sales promotion of 10% off?

A
$1.80
B
$3.00
C
$4.80
D
$6.90

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