Unit 6 Test Answers

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Which statement best describes how inflation affects the value of investments over time?

A
It erases the value of investments.
B
It increases the value of money.
C
It decreases the value of money.
D
It controls the value of investments.
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will likely to continue to grow.
B
will likely to continue to shrink.
C
has changed very little over time.
D
tends to be unclear or hard to predict.
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Which of these is the best reason for Nina to monitor her bank account statements online or on her cell phone app?

A
to know when her bills are due
B
to determine the exact date she can retire
C
to ensure she's paying her fair share in taxes
D
to know how much money she has for budgeting
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Which are common mistakes people make when investing? Choose four answers.They put all of their money into one kind of investment at a time. They divide their funds between more risky and less risky options.They analyze their comfort level with the types of risk they will take. They invest more money than they can afford.They focus heavily on familiar investment opportunities. They hold onto investments longer than they should to recoup losses.

A
They put all of their money into one kind of investment at a time.
B
They divide their funds between more risky and less risky options.
C
They analyze their comfort level with the types of risk they will take.
D
They invest more money than they can afford.
E
They focus heavily on familiar investment opportunities.
F
They hold onto investments longer than they should to recoup losses.
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Calvin and Trish started a cleaning company, but unfortunately their competitors offered lower prices, and the company failed. Calvin and Trish had borrowed $20,000 to start the business.What is one consequence they would face if they go through bankruptcy?

A
They will face legal charges.
B
Their credit will be impacted for several years.
C
They will be prohibited from getting a future business loan.
D
They will have to pay back the full loan along with all interest.
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Which questions should Robert ask himself before investing the $10,000 he inherited? Select four options.How am I protected as an investor? Are my friends investing in a similar way? What guarantees are in place so I make money? What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?How do the risks compare to the potential gains? What are the chances that the investment will fail?

A
How am I protected as an investor?
B
Are my friends investing in a similar way?
C
What guarantees are in place so I make money?
D
What taxes will I have to pay on this investment?
E
How do the risks compare to the potential gains?
F
What are the chances that the investment will fail?
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One sign of transition to a mixed-market economy is the establishment of

A
a fair labor market.
B
anti-poverty regulations.
C
state-owned business.
D
a smaller middle class.
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Which is an example of a short-term investment?

A
bonds
B
retirement funds
C
savings accounts
D
houses
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Why might developed economies want to outsource manufacturing and other jobs to developing economies?

A
Developed economies can find more inexpensive labor in developing economies.
B
Developed economies are responsible for helping developing economies progress.
C
Developed economies focus only on service, not manufacturing, so they must outsource.
D
Developing economies produce higher-quality goods, so it makes sense to outsource.
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What occurs over time as a result of inflation? Check all that apply.

A
Interest becomes worth less money.
B
The dollar’s value becomes unstable.
C
Interest rates decrease.
D
Interest rates fluctuate in value.
E
The dollar’s future value changes.
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purchasing power parity.
B
exchange rates.
C
factors of production.
D
gross domestic product.
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Which of these affect real investment value? Check all that apply.fees and expensesinflationnominal interest ratepretax returnstaxes

A
fees and expenses
B
inflation
C
nominal interest rate
D
pretax returns
E
taxes
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What effect would a tax increase have on income?

A
It would reduce gross income.
B
It would not affect net income.
C
It would increase net income.
D
It would not affect gross income.
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Read this news report about a planned devaluation of the bolivar, the currency of Venezuela.The president of Venezuela announced that the country would be devaluating the bolivar for the fifth time in nine years. The official rate is falling from 4.3 bolivars to the dollar, to 6.3, a 32% devaluation. By increasing the bolivar value of exports of oil to the US and other nations, the government hopes to alleviate a budget crisis caused by its increasing reliance on borrowing to meet spending obligations.In response to the announcement, the people of Venezuela lined up today to buy televisions, electronics, and airline tickets in order to protect themselves from projected price increases.

A
followed the law of supply and demand.
B
allowed the exchange rate to remain unchanged.
C
increased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
D
decreased the number of bolivars needed to buy one dollar.
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What do borrowers use to secure a mortgage loan? Check all that apply.a credit carda down paymenta houselanda vehicle

A
a credit card
B
a down payment
C
a house
D
land
E
a vehicle
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People who make money investing in the stock market

A
get certain tax breaks.
B
should sell quickly to avoid taxes.
C
have to pay a fee to keep a stock.
D
must pay taxes on profits.
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Which best describes why countries establish limits on international trade? Choose three answers.

A
to force domestic industries to sell higher quality goods
B
to restrict foreign influence in a sector
C
to restrict importation of a foreign good
D
to lower the price of foreign goods
E
to punish other countries
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one yeartwo yearsthree yearsfour years

A
one year
B
two years
C
three years
D
four years
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How do trade agreements of international organizations affect trade?

A
by incentivizing the development of trade policies
B
by eliminating tariffs and taxes on imports and exports
C
by encouraging countries to provide open access to trade
D
by helping smaller countries compete in the world market
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Putting money into more than one kind of investment at a time is called

A
liquidity.
B
sunken cost.
C
diversification.
D
compound interest.

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