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Which of these qualify as variable expenses? Choose three answers.clothing purchasesloan paymentmonthly groceriesapartment rentmedical bills

A
clothing purchases
B
loan payment
C
monthly groceries
D
apartment rent
E
medical bills
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What term is used to describe an individual's money and personal property?

A
budget
B
income
C
assets
D
finances
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Read the scenario.Yuri has $100 to spend at the store. He spots a pair of designer jeans with a $98 price tag on them but knows that he can buy three pairs of $30 jeans for about the same price. He still decides to buy the $98 pair.

A
emotional spending
B
confused sense of needs and wants
C
greedy spending
D
conspicuous consumption
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A
for a limited time
B
two bottles for $29.95
C
our proven supplement
D
no other diet pill offers
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Which is an example of a short-term investment?

A
savings bond
B
savings account
C
retirement fund
D
checking account
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What is the definition of gross income?

A
amount of income saved per year
B
amount earned before deductions
C
amount of tax deducted from income
D
amount received after deductions
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Which describes the difference between a personal loan and a credit card?

A
Credit cards offer lump sums of money, while personal loans set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
B
Credit cards are secured loans for large amounts, while personal loans are unsecured for small purchases.
C
Personal loans offer lump sums of money, while credit cards set a maximum amount a person can borrow.
D
Personal loans are secured for small purchases, while credit cards are unsecured loans for large amounts.
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If having a warranty on a car is important, a person should buy a car that is .

Answer:

new

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What is one difference between a vocational school and on-the-job training?

A
A vocational school degree takes one year to earn. On-the-job training takes two or more years.
A
A vocational school degree takes weeks or months to earn. On-the-job training takes two years or fewer.
A
A vocational school is usually paid for by the worker. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the employer.
A
A vocational school is usually paid for by the employer. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the worker.
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The best reason to record income at the top of a budget is

A
to easily add expenses to it.
B
to know how much money is available.
C
to avoid spending too much money.
D
to see that is is more important than expenses.
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Which describes a set amount of pay received by a worker over the course of a year?

t
tuition
e
expense
s
salary
h
hourly wage
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A high-risk investment is characterized by

A
a greater percentage chance of loss.
B
superior prospects for short-term gains.
C
a smaller percentage chance of loss.
D
lower interest and compound interest rates.
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Emily is deciding whether to buy the same designer jacket her friends have. The jacket is much more expensive than a similar one from a lesser-known brand.Which questions should she consider before she buys the jacket? Check all that apply.

A
Is advertising influencing her?
B
What are her motivations?
C
Has she compared prices?
D
Is she buying at the right time?
E
Will her sister like the jacket too?
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grossdiscretionarynet

A
gross
B
discretionary
C
net
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In which category do commodities belong?

A
long-term investment only
B
short-term investment only
C
either short- or long-term investment
D
neither short- nor long-term investment

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