Unit Test — Cumulative exam Answers

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You have a gross income of $117,151 and are filing your tax return singly. You claim one exemption and can take a deduction of $2,713 for interest on your mortgage, an adjustment of $2,791 for business losses, an adjustment of $1,346 for alimony, a deduction of $2,086 for property taxes, a deduction of $2,376 for contributions to charity, and an adjustment of $1,091 for contributions to your retirement fund. The standard deduction for a single filer is $5,700, and exemptions are each worth $3,650. What is the difference between your adjusted gross income and your taxable income?

A
$16,053
B
$9,350
C
$10,825
D
$14,475
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Melanie is very concerned with avoiding late fees. The table shows her choices for paying her bills. MethodBill Payment Methods1Pay by check2Pay online3Set up automatic payments4Pay by telephoneWhich method should she use to pay her bills? Enter the response using the corresponding method number.

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Which is the most efficient way to prevent bankruptcy?

A
Use all your savings to pay off higher interest credit cards.
B
Open low-interest credit cards to pay off high-interest credit cards.
C
Use a personal loan to pay off some of your high-interest credit cards.
D
Take steps to stay in good financial health by creating an effective budget.
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Which describes the difference between a personal loan and a credit card?

A
Credit cards offer lump sums of money, while personal loans set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
B
Credit cards are secured loans for large amounts, while personal loans are unsecured for small purchases.
C
Personal loans offer lump sums of money, while credit cards set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
D
Personal loans are secured for small purchases, while credit cards are unsecured loans for large amounts.

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