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In 2007, the FDIC’s insurance limit was $100,000 per person per bank. Approximately 62% of Gil’s deposits were insured by the FDIC. Which of the following was a possible setup for Gil’s deposits?

A
A $13,000 money market account at Bank T; a $31,000 CD, $44,000 savings account, and $16,000 checking account at Bank U; a $70,000 CD and $28,000 money market account at Bank V
B
A $54,000 checking account and $84,000 savings account at Bank T; a $28,000 money market account, $27,000 savings account, and $20,000 CD at Bank U; a $130,000 CD at bank V
C
A $60,000 money market account and $70,000 savings account at Bank T; a $40,000 checking account and $92,000 savings account at Bank U; a $45,000 CD and $75,000 checking acount at Bank V
D
A $108,000 savings account and $46,000 CD at Bank T; a $36,000 money market account and $38,000 CD at Bank U; a $63,000 checking account, $80,000 savings account, and $70,000 money market account at Bank V
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Where does the FDIC’s reserve fund come from?

A
The FDIC has access to federal tax revenue.
B
If an insured bank fails, the FDIC keeps the money at that bank that is beyond the insured limit.
C
A certain amount of money goes directly from the Treasury to the FDIC’s reserve fund.
D
Insured banks pay a premium on the money insured.
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Which of the following statements is not something you should be thinking when considering changes in your auto insurance policy?

A
Higher deductibles mean lower premiums but more out-of-pocket expense in the event of an accident.
B
The premium you pay guarantees that you will never have to pay more than your deductible in the event of an accident.
C
The more types of insurance you include in your policy, the more protected you are from financial loss in the event of an accident.
D
Lower coverage limits mean lower premiums but more restrictions on the insurance company when covering injuries and damage resulting from an accident.
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When must you sign a deposit slip?

A
You must always sign a deposit slip.
B
You only need to sign a deposit slip when receiving cash.
C
You only need to sign a deposit slip when using an ATM, rather than depositing at the bank.
D
You never need to sign a deposit slip. Your account information is enough.
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a struggle between opposing forcesa difficult event or situationthe message of a storythe end of a story

A
a struggle between opposing forces
B
a difficult event or situation
C
the message of a story
D
the end of a story
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Which of the following will not help Robert lower his homeowners insurance premium?

A
Increase the deductible on his policy.
B
Remove replacement cost from his policy.
C
Reduce the number of riders on his policy.
D
Increase the total coverage of his home on his policy.
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Mr. Hyde’s unethical experiments are an example of which type of conflict?

A
character vs. society
B
character vs. character
C
character vs. nature
D
character vs. self
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Between permanent life insurance and term life insurance, which typically has the lower premium and why?

A
Term life insurance has the lower premium because term life insurance pays the face value to your beneficiary if you die within a certain set period of time, whereas whole life insurance covers you your entire life.
B
Term life insurance has the lower premium because you cannot renew the insurance after your term has ended.
C
Permanent life insurance has the lower premium because you are making more premium payments (your whole life versus a set period of time), so the amount per premium payment is less.
D
Permanent life insurance has the lower premium because the amount you contribute is then invested and makes interest for the life insurance company.
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Read the excerpt from The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.With a transport of glee, I mauled the unresisting body, tasting delight from every blow; and it was not till weariness had begun to succeed, that I was suddenly, in the top fit of my delirium, struck through the heart by a cold thrill of terror.

A
It shows the violence of Mr. Hyde, which opposes Dr. Jekyll’s typically mild nature.
B
It illustrates Jekyll’s character as a violent man who delights in harming others.
C
It points out Hyde’s violent behavior, showing how Jekyll is becoming aggressive.
D
It demonstrates the guilt Mr. Hyde feels after committing a horrible crime.
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Having a savings account can contribute to a person’s overall financial well-being. Which one of the following is NOT a benefit of maintaining a savings account?

A
A savings account provides security in tough financial times
B
With a savings account, you can invest when the opportunity presents itself
C
Having a savings account gives individuals the ability to borrow money from members in the community
D
A savings account allows an individual to fulfill life long dreams
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Ben just purchased a house in an older neighborhood. After talking to several neighbors across the street, he found that he is paying much more in homeowners insurance than other homeowners in the neighborhood. Ben’s house is about 30 years old. It is made of wood framing and stucco texture. It has all of it’s original plumbing and electrical work. The brick wall at the back of his back yard separates his yard from a drainage wash. Which of the following is not a reasonable argument for the insurance company to use to justify Ben’s higher homeowners insurance premium?

A
The age and outdated structural design of the house implies that remodeling is likely. This warrants a higher premium.
B
Knowing that old plumbing has a tendency to break, there is a real possibility of internal flooding. This warrants a higher premium.
C
Since Ben is right next to a drainage wash, there is a certain danger of flood damage should the wash overflow. This warrants a higher premium.
D
Considering that the house is made of flammable materials and has the original wiring, there is a certain danger of fire. This warrants a higher premium.
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Which of the following is not a factor that affects your auto insurance premiums?

A
year, make, and model of your car
B
where you live
C
the color of your car
D
overall value of your car
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Mrs. Jones has received her bank statement and is ready to reconcile it with her checkbook register. Fill out the reconciliation worksheet for Mrs. Jones using the data from her bank statement and checkbook register. Assume all transactions on previous pages have already cleared. Great Bank of Home and WorkKeepItSimple™ Statement for February 2010Beginning balance (01/05/2010): $2340.00Ending balance (02/04/2010): $1864.16Total of credits: $0.00Total of debits: $475.84Date cleared - 01/05/2010Description - Debit card purchase from XYZ Supermarket and Deli LimitedAmount - 145.44Date cleared - 02/04/2010Description - Check 1015, Bis Insurance of North AmericaAmount - $320.40Date cleared - 02/04/2010Description - Monthly service feeAmount - $10.00Reconciliation WorksheetAmount1. Enter the statement closing balance.$2. Enter the sum of any outstanding deposits or credits.$3. Add lines 1 and 2.$4. Enter the sum of any outstanding checks or debits.$5. Subtract line 4 from line 3.$6. Enter your checkbook balance.$Note: Lines 5 and 6 should be equal at the end of the reconciliation. Mrs. Jones’s checkbook register:DateNumPayeePaymentClrDepositBalance1/1/2010 Balance forward 2,340.002,340.001/5/2010DebitXYZ Supermarket145.44 2194.562/1/20101014Rent600.00 1594.562/1/20101015Bis Insurance Company320.40 1274.16Consider what must be done, if anything, in order to finish the reconciliation process.

A
Line 6 is $10.00 higher than line 5; look back at the statement to find the discrepancy.
B
Any transaction that appears on the register must still be added to the bank statement.
C
Add lines 5 and 6 together.
D
The rent of $600 is in your checkbook but not on your bank statement.

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