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The image and chart show the terms of a sample balloon payment mortgage.According to the terms of the sample balloon payment mortgage, what will most likely occur at the end of the regular payment term?

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the remaining principal of $173,073 will be due immediately
B
the interest rate will change to decrease the monthly payment
C
the loan’s terms have all been met and it is paid in full
D
the monthly payments will increase due to an increase in principal
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Which account has the lowest minimum balance requirement?Bank Account Terms and Conditions

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Account A
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Account B
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Account C
D
Account D
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Isabella bought a CD player at the store. She will receive the bill at the end of the month. She plans to pay $30 each month until the bill is paid in full. How did Isabella pay for the CD player?

A
cash
B
check
C
credit card
D
debit card
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Tyler is using a credit card to purchase a television. Which of the following should Tyler expect? Check all that apply.

A
to have the full amount available in his bank account right away
B
to receive a bill at a later date
C
to be able to pay for it over time
D
to write a check
E
to pay interest if he does not pay in full by a certain date
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principal borrowedoutstanding balanceprojected balance

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principal borrowed
B
outstanding balance
C
projected balance
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Kenya used a debit card to buy a pair of jeans. Which statement is true about her method of payment?

A
Kenya used money directly from her bank account to buy the jeans.
B
Kenya borrowed the money to buy the jeans.
C
Kenya did not have enough money in her bank account to buy the jeans.
D
Kenya will pay for the jeans over time.
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Wilbur has $800 to open a checking account. He can maintain a minimum balance of at least $500. He plans to use the ATM twice a month and he maintains a savings account at the same bank. His employer has direct deposit and he sometimes overdrafts his account. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWilbur wants a checking account with the lowest fees. Which checking account would be best for Wilbur?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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Becca has $500 to open a checking account. She wants an account with the lowest fees. She writes about 12 checks per month and her employer has direct deposit. She plans to only use her bank’s ATM four times a month. Bank Account Terms and ConditionsWhich checking account would be best for Becca?

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Account A
B
Account B
C
Account C
D
Account D
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Read the scenario.Jay and Laura have been dreaming of purchasing their first home together. They've been diligently saving and have managed to accumulate a significant sum for a down payment.How does their decision to make a larger down payment benefit their financial situation as they purchase a home?

A
It increases the interest rate on the loan.
B
It decreases their credit score.
C
It increases the home’s value.
D
It decreases their monthly payment.
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The graph shows changes in interest rates since 1975.

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Interest rates can go up and down.
B
Interest rates can only go down.
C
Interest rates can only go up.
D
Interest rates show little change over time.
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Quincy wanted his credit report. Which list could Quincy have obtained?

p
previous address, current address, bankruptcy, car loan payment history
c
current address, monthly income, car loan payment history, date of birth
p
previous address, current address, schools attended, bankruptcy
c
current address, monthly income, car loan payment history, schools attended
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Which accurately describes the terms of this mortgage? Check all that apply.

A
The homeowner is borrowing $360,000.
B
The monthly interest rate is 4 percent.
C
Monthly payments must be made for 30 years.
D
The annual interest rate is 4.8 percent.
E
The homeowner is borrowing $200,000.
F
Monthly payments must be made for 360 years.
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interestfeepointprincipal

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interest
B
fee
C
point
D
principal
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The simple interest on a loan of $200 at 10 percent interest per year is

A
$10 per year until the loan is paid off.
B
$15 per year until the loan is paid off.
C
$20 per year until the loan is paid off.
D
$25 per year until the loan is paid off.
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Fido wants to buy a new car. He will need to get a car loan. Fido decides to wait for a few months until his credit history improves. Which explains whether Fido is making a sensible decision?

A
Fido’s decision is sensible because the selling price of the car should be less in a few months.
B
Fido’s decision is sensible because the cost of the car loan should be less if his credit history improves.
C
Fido’s decision is not sensible because he needs the car right away.
D
Fido’s decision is not sensible because it does not matter if he buys the car now or in a few months.
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A credit score is based in part on

A
employment and race.
B
income and location.
C
employment and trust.
D
payment history and total debt.
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Yoko is buying a car from a local car dealership. She wants to get the lowest interest rate possible. Which will most likely help her get the lowest interest rate?

A
asking nicely
B
making sure she has a positive credit history
C
explaining that she has many outstanding loans
D
showing her driver’s license
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When people take out a mortgage, they must pay back the money

A
when they are able.
B
within a year.
C
over time, usually many years.
D
as soon as they can.
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What is the compound interest on a three-year, $100.00 loan at a 10 percent annual interest rate?

A
$10.00
B
$21.00
C
$33.10
D
$46.41

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