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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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When companies spend millions of dollars developing logos and slogans, or use celebrity endorsements to encourage consumers to buy particular products, this is called

A
false advertising.
B
undue influence.
C
product branding.
D
quality assurance.
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Which details apply to a financing contract? Check all that apply.

A
requires a credit check
B
are always less expensive than using a credit card
C
includes interest rate information
D
requires a signature for rent-to-own agreements
E
can be broken at any time
4

This chart shows the actual pricing history for three items.

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A
game system
B
smartphone
C
DVD
D
It's most beneficial to buy all now.
5

Building equity in a home is a good thing because

A
mortgage payments decrease as equity increases.
B
credit scores increase as equity increases.
C
equity in a home increases the homeowner’s net worth.
D
property taxes decrease as equity increases.
6

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.
7

What is advertising used for? Check all that apply.

A
influencing consumer tastes
B
tracking product popularity
C
increasing product awareness
D
promoting company branding
E
gathering data about potential consumers
8

Which activity is done in Step 2 of comparison shopping?

A
Research a product.
B
Assess the purchase objectively.
C
Compare prices and features.
D
Buy a product.
9

A monthly fixed rate mortgage payment

A
could change.
B
never changes.
C
increases annually.
D
decreases annually.
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Which statements apply to leasing a car? Check all that apply.

A
The car may be driven as much as needed.
B
Payments are generally higher than buying.
C
There are mileage restrictions on the car.
D
You must return the car after the lease ends.
E
There are penalties for ending the lease early.
F
You can sell the car to someone else after the lease ends.

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