AnswersAdvanced Financial AlgebraPersonal Savings and Consumer Credit: Part Three

Personal Savings and Consumer Credit: Part Three — Test Answers

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Which strategy would help Amrom increase his net worth by using his monthly income effectively?

A
use his income to finance a new car by taking out an additional loan
B
spend his monthly income on purchasing more credit card reward programs
C
spend more than his income on non-essential expenses to maintain a high standard of living
D
allocate a portion of his income to make regular contributions to his retirement account
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Match each term to its description.

Answer:

collateral|principal|promissory note

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What type of asset is real estate?

A
cash asset
B
liquid asset
C
intangible asset
D
tangible asset
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What is a credit score?

A
a numerical expression derived from a detailed analysis of a person's credit history, aimed at evaluating the creditworthiness of that individual
B
a documented summary of a person’s academic qualifications, including degrees obtained, institutions attended, and honors received
C
a comprehensive summary outlining a person’s work experience, including roles, durations, and responsibilities held over time
D
a detailed account reflecting a person's legal and criminal background, summarizing incidents and legal judgments
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What is a high-percentage expense in a budget?

A
an expense that makes up a small portion of a person's budget
B
a flexible cost that can easily be reduced
C
an expense that exceeds a significant portion of a person's income
D
an expense that occurs only once a year
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Which life event is most likely to increase long-term budget expenses?

A
getting a pet
B
starting a new job with a higher salary
C
receiving a tax refund
D
taking a vacation
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What is the impact of a FICO score on creditworthiness?

A
affects ability to rent an apartment
B
affects income tax calculations
C
determines eligibility for employment
D
influences interest rates offered on loans
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Which payment strategy shows the least change in the monthly balance reduction rate over time?

A
fixed payments of $150 per month
B
all strategies show similar changes in the balance reduction rate
C
minimum payments
D
lump sum payment of $1,500 followed by minimum payments
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In July, Makayla has a planned vacation expense of $⁢1,000 However, an unexpected home repair costing $⁢600 occurs in October. How might Makayla adjust the budget to handle the home repair and maintain the vacation plans?

A
borrow money to cover both the vacation and the home repair
B
reduce discretionary expenses in October and apply the savings to the home repair
C
skip the credit card payment in July and apply that amount to the home repair
D
postpone the vacation to the next year
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Inaya decides to start saving for a house after getting married. What long-term budget change do they need to focus on based on their adjusted budget?

A
reducing entertainment expenses
B
decreasing their emergency fund
C
increasing their future home savings
D
cutting grocery expenses

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