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QuizMultiple Choice

Net Worth

Question 24 • Financial Math - MA2007 CR

Over the period of a year, Julie’s net worth decreased. Which of the following could be true?

Answer
A
Julie’s assets and liabilities decreased by the same amount.
B
Julie’s assets and liabilities increased by the same amount.
C
Julie’s assets increased by more than her liabilities.
D
Julie’s assets decreased by more than her liabilities.

Explanation

Net worth equals assets minus liabilities. If Julie’s assets decreased by more than her liabilities, the drop in assets would be greater than the offsetting effect of lower liabilities, so her net worth would decrease. Therefore, “Julie’s assets decreased by more than her liabilities” could be true.

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