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What is the tax rate for the community in which this purchase was made?

A
7 point 7 5 percent
B
6 point 5 percent
C
8 point 2 5 percent
D
7 point 5 percent
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Shondra is thinking of making payments for her laptop by setting up automatic withdrawals with the store. What must Shondra consider before she decides to pay with automatic withdrawals?

A
Shondra should consult with a credit counseling service.
B
Shondra should check her credit history to be sure she has a good credit score.
C
Shondra should be sure she will remember to call the store each month to make the payment.
D
Shondra should be sure she will have enough in her account to be able to make the monthly payments.
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Dante listed his assets and liabilities on a personal balance sheet. Dante’s Balance Sheet (August 2013) Assets Liabilities cash $900 credit card $4,000 investments $1,100 student loan $1,000 house $150,000 mortgage $100,000 Car $8,000 car loan $5,000 Total Total Which statement is true about the value of Dante’s assets and liabilities?

A
He has $50,000​​​​​​​ more in liabilities than in assets.
B
He has $50,000 more in assets than in liabilities.
C
He has $160,000​​​​​​​ more in assets than in liabilities.
D
He has $110,000​​​​​​​ more in liabilities than in assets.
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Which statement describes a disadvantage of Marnie paying a bill by telephone with a credit card or a debit card?

A
Marnie will not have to find a stamp and a mailbox.
B
Marnie will have to share her card account information.
C
Marnie’s bill is paid immediately.
D
Marnie may be eligible for a discount.
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Which payment option provides consistency in on-time bill payment?

A
submitting an online payment
B
making a payment by telephone
C
automatic withdrawal
D
mailing a check
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Kendrick is planning to buy a house. Which explains why he should establish a positive credit history before buying the house?

A
It will be easier for him to get a loan to buy the house.
B
He will get the house for a lower price.
C
He will be able to find a house he likes more quickly.
D
He will be able to get a higher interest rate when buying the house.
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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 did not have enough money in her bank account to buy the jeans.
B
Kenya borrowed the money to buy the jeans.
C
Kenya will pay for the jeans over time.
D
Kenya used money directly from her bank account to buy the jeans.
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What is the W-4 form used for?

A
calculating how much income was paid in the previous year
B
determining the amount of money an employee has paid out in taxes
C
filing taxes with the federal government
D
calculating how much tax should be withheld from a person’s paycheck
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What is a major difference between retail banks and credit unions?

A
Retail banks manage a person’s money, while credit unions focus on providing loans.
B
Retail banks only serve businesses, while credit unions only serve individuals.
C
Retail banks operate in order to earn profit, while credit unions are nonprofit.
D
Retail banks only have small local branches, while credit unions are nationwide.
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What common misconceptions about paying taxes exist? Choose four correct answers.

A
Depending on a person’s salary, he or she may be exempt from taxes.
B
Making a mistake on your taxes will likely result in a fine.
C
Simply forgetting to file taxes will not result in jail time.
D
A person who chooses not to pay taxes does not have to pay them.
E
A person who is unable to pay taxes does not have to pay them.

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