Income and Education — Test Answers

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Harry and Helen are married, filing jointly. Their combined taxable income is $65,922. Every week, a total of $187 is withheld from their pay. Based on the table, what can Harry and Helen expect when their taxes are due?

A
Harry and Helen will receive a refund of $724.
B
Harry and Helen will owe an additional $193.
C
Harry and Helen will owe an additional $3,104.
D
Harry and Helen will receive a refund of $555.
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Bethany is in 7th grade. She wants to attend college and knows that she will need funds. Which option of funding her education should she consider now?

A
She could ask her neighbors to help her pay for college.
B
She could quit sports and after-school clubs to earn money.
C
She could talk with a school counselor to see what activities, clubs, and classes could help her earn a scholarship.
D
She could apply for a loan at her parents’ bank.
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Which is a monetary benefit of employment?

A
Paid time off
B
Health insurance
C
Salaries
D
Life insurance
8

Which type of training would be considered vocational training?

A
training to improve one’s health
B
training to learn a new hobby
C
training to prepare for a career
D
training to improve relationships
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Which rewards are consistent with that of a self-employed entrepreneur?

A
The entrepreneur has a guaranteed paycheck each week regardless of the company's success.
B
The entrepreneur receives paid sick time.
C
The entrepreneur has control of the development of the company’s culture and core values.
D
The entrepreneur has a regular work schedule.
10

A federal payroll tax that supports retired workers is

A
social security tax.
B
progressive tax.
C
corporate tax.
D
sales tax.
13

Which statement best defines tuition?

A
Tuition is federal money awarded to a student.
B
Tuition is aid given to a student by an institution.
C
Tuition is money borrowed to pay for an education.
D
Tuition is the price of attending classes at a school.
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Logan has several job offers in different cities. What should he research to determine how much money he will have to spend as he wishes?

A
schedule he will be required to work
B
cost of living in each location
C
number of libraries, parks, museums, and sporting event locations in each city
D
distance each city is from his family and friends
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Elijah has an idea for a new business. Which step provides the greatest risk for Elijah as he works to start his business?

A
Elijah explores programs that provide funding backed by the federal government.
B
Elijah reads websites and blogs that share advice from small business leaders.
C
Elijah joins professional organizations that support small business owners around the country.
D
Elijah approaches several banks with his business plan to acquire a start-up loan.
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Which educational institutions typically cost the most to attend?

A
vocational schools
B
private colleges
C
community colleges
D
public universities
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Mia typically works 40 hours or more each week; however, she can set her schedule. She is paid based on the company’s profits. Which best explains Mia’s employment status?

A
Mia is an hourly employee of the company.
B
Mia is a freelance contractor with the company.
C
Mia is an entrepreneur who owns the company.
D
Mia is a salaried exempt employee of the company.

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