Credit and Loans — Quiz Answers

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What best determines whether a borrower’s interest rate on an adjustable rate loan goes up or down?

A
a bank's finances
B
a person's finances
C
a fixed interest rate
D
a market's condition
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Which describes the difference between secured and unsecured credit?

A
Unsecured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while secured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
B
Secured credit is risky because banks cannot seize assets, while unsecured credit is less risky because it is backed by material objects.
C
Unsecured credit enables lenders to seize an asset if a loan is not paid, while secured credit prohibits lenders from taking material objects.
D
Secured credit is backed by an asset equal to the value of a loan, while unsecured credit is not guaranteed by a material object.
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Which describes the difference between simple and compound interest?

A
Simple interest is paid on small, short-term loans, while compound interest is paid on large, long-term loans.
B
Simple interest is paid on large, long-term loans, while compound interest is paid on small, short-term loans.
C
Simple interest is paid on the principal and interest accrued, while compound interest is paid only on the principal.
D
Simple interest is paid on the principal, while compound interest is paid on the principal and interest accrued.
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Which describes an example of using unsecured credit?

A
Someone buys a new boat with a loan from a boat dealer.
B
Someone buys new gutters for a home with a credit card.
C
Someone buys a new home with a mortgage from a bank.
D
Someone buys a new vehicle with a loan from a car dealer.
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What is the compound interest on a three-year, 100 point 0 0 dollars loan at a 10 percent annual interest rate?

A
10 point 0 0 dollars
B
33 point 1 0 dollars
C
21 point 0 0 dollars
D
46 point 4 1 dollars
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Which statement is true of both mortgages and auto loans?

A
They are riskier than student loans for lenders.
B
They do not require a minimum payment.
C
They are secured loans and generally require a down payment.
D
They have higher interest rates than credit cards.
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The simple interest on a loan of $200 at 10 percent interest per year is

A
$15 per year until the loan is paid off.
B
$25 per year until the loan is paid off.
C
$10 per year until the loan is paid off.
D
$20 per year until the loan is paid off.
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An example of secured credit is a

A
credit card.
B
mortgage.
C
medical bill.
D
payday loan.

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