Home Ownership — Test Answers

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What is the total amount of the first payment?

A
$1,000.00
B
$801.66
C
198 point 3 4 dollars
D
998 point 3 4 dollars
3

Which statement is true?

A
The principal portion of the payment increases over time.
B
The balance increases with each payment.
C
The interest portion of the payment increases over time.
D
The total payment remains the same throughout the term.
4

What is the difference in total interest paid between the 15-year and 30-year mortgage options?

A
118 dollars comma 080
B
82 dollars comma 080
C
82 dollars comma 000
D
36 dollars comma 000
5

Jewel is making a segmented bar graph to represent the data. Which graph would accurately represent the Houston data? Open image in full-screen view

A
Image with description A triple bar graph titled Living Expenses in Four Major Cities. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars from 0 to 4,000. The x-axis is labeled New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston. At Houston, a blue bar is from 0 to around 1,500. An orange bar is from around 1,500 to around 1,700. A purple bar is from around 1,700 to 2,000.
B
Image with description A triple bar graph titled Living Expenses in Four Major Cities. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars from 0 to 4,000. The x-axis is labeled New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston. At Houston, a blue bar is from 0 to over 500. An orange bar is from over 500 to almost 1,500. A purple bar is from almost 1,500 to 2,000.
C
Image with description A triple bar graph titled Living Expenses in Four Major Cities. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars from 0 to 4,000. The x-axis is labeled New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston. At Houston, a blue bar is from 0 to around 500. An orange bar is from around 500 to around 1,500. A purple bar is from around 1,500 to 2,000.
D
Image with description A triple bar graph titled Living Expenses in Four Major Cities. The y-axis is labeled Cost in dollars from 0 to 8,000. The x-axis is labeled New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston. At Houston, a blue bar is from 0 to 2,000. An orange bar is from 2,000 to 4,000. A purple bar is from 4,000 to 6,000.
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Which correctly compares Policy A and Policy B in terms of cost-effectiveness?

A
Neither policy is cost-effective due to their high premiums compared to their coverages.
B
Policy B is more cost-effective despite its higher deductible because of the lower premium.
C
Policy A and Policy B are equally cost-effective because the lower premium of Policy B balances its higher deductible.
D
Policy A is more cost-effective due to its lower deductible.
7

What trend does the graph indicate about the cost difference between renting and homeownership over time?

A
cost difference increases over time
B
cost difference decreases over time
C
cost difference fluctuates significantly over time
D
cost difference remains constant over time
8

How much will Jaxon spend on property taxes in the first year of homeownership?

A
3 dollars comma 375
B
3 dollars comma 000
C
2 dollars comma 400
D
3 dollars comma 750
9

If a person is willing to spend up to $⁢1,000 for rent and utilities combined, which apartment(s) can they afford?

A
Apartment A and Apartment D
B
Apartment B and Apartment C
C
Apartment A only
D
Apartment A and Apartment B
10

Which apartment has the lowest total monthly cost (rent + utilities)?

A
Apartment C
B
Apartment D
C
Apartment A
D
Apartment B
13

Which fee is typically associated with obtaining a mortgage?

A
annual membership fee
B
origination fee
C
early repayment fee for paying off the loan before the term ends
D
late fee for missed payments
14

Oren's monthly income is $3,725 After accounting for all his expenses, he has set aside 30% of his income for rent. He finds an apartment that costs $1,150 per month. Does this fit within his rent budget?

A
It is way over his budgeted amount.
B
It is way under his budgeted amount.
C
It is slightly lower than his budgeted amount.
D
It is slightly over his budgeted amount.
20

A homeowner evaluates two home insurance policies. Policy A offers comprehensive coverage at a cost of 5% of the property value, while Policy B offers basic coverage at 3% of the property value. The property value is $⁢300,000 and the area is known for frequent natural disasters. Which policy provides better value considering risk vs. cost?

A
Policy A, because comprehensive coverage better protects against natural disasters
B
Policy B, because it is cheaper
C
Policy A, if the homeowner can afford the higher premium
D
Policy B, if the homeowner values saving money over comprehensive protection

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