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Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home?

A
They have a lot of money saved for a down payment.
B
The property maintenance is the owner's responsibility.
C
The interest rates on equity are too high.
D
They have a long-term commitment to the area.
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Mr. and Mrs. Atoll are planning a party for 10 people and want to make sure they have enough soda for everyone to have two bottles. Which of the following makes the most economic sense?

A
20 bottles of soda at $1.50 each
B
4 six-packs of soda at $5.00 each
C
one case of 24 sodas at $18.50
D
two cases of 24 sodas at $18.50 each
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At what point does buying in bulk stop being a wise spending choice?

A
when the consumer has a lot of space to store bulk items
B
when costs rise too quickly due to demand
C
when bulk items are not on sale anymore
D
when the consumer buys more than is needed
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Which option below is not a potential risk of purchasing a used car?

A
used cars can require repairs sooner
B
shorter lifespans of the engine and transmission
C
used cars can have lower initial cost
D
unexpected issues may arise
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This chart shows the actual pricing history for three items.

Question illustration
A
game system
B
smartphone
C
DVD
D
It's most beneficial to buy all now.
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increasesdecreasesstays the same

A
increases
B
decreases
C
stays the same
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Why do prices increase when demand for a product is high?

A
Companies know they can make more money by selling fewer products at higher prices.
B
Companies know that people will be willing to spend more to get an in-demand product.
C
Companies take advantage of the demand to make people spend more money on excess products.
D
Companies know they can stop production and still make money on sales.
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What is the purpose of comparison shopping?

A
ensuring you are not buying out of emotion
B
attempting to find the best deal on a product
C
determining whether you truly need a product
D
reading reviews to make sure a product is good
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A monthly fixed rate mortgage payment

A
could change.
B
never changes.
C
increases annually.
D
decreases annually.

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