Understanding Net Worth — Unit test Answers

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Through the successful study of personal finance, an individual will be

A
better prepared to calculate financial risks
B
able to spend available assets.
C
faced with long-term challenges.
D
more likely to avoid high opportunity costs.
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The image shows a sales receipt.

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6.25 percent
B
8.5 percent
C
10 percent
D
10.85 percent
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Which is a kind of federal payroll tax?

A
medicare tax
B
sales tax
C
property tax
D
progressive tax
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Which are shown on a balance sheet? Select three choices.

A
assets
B
liabilities
C
age
D
time period
E
date of birth
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W-2W-41040

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W-2
B
W-4
C
1040
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Lauren is trying to find her net income. She used the statement and the steps shown.Step 1List all income, including tips and commissions, and list all expenses, including food, entertainment, and clothing.Step 2Total all the income. Then total all the expenses.Step 3Add the total of the income and the expenses.Which explains Lauren’s error?

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Lauren made an error in step 1 because she should not include tips and commissions in her income.
B
Lauren made an error in step 1 because she should not include entertainment in her expenses.
C
Lauren made an error in step 2 because she does not need to total the expenses.
D
Lauren made an error in step 3 because she should have subtracted the expenses from the income.
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Which describes a type of tax that people pay on money they earn?

A
flat tax
B
income tax
C
purchase tax
D
progressive tax
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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.
B
A vocational school degree takes weeks or months to earn. On-the-job training takes two years or fewer.
C
A vocational school is usually paid for by the worker. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the employer.
D
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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This table compares the requirements for a career as an athletic trainer or an air traffic controller. A student who is interested in becoming an air traffic controller will make

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more money than an athletic trainer but will have a harder time finding a job.
B
more money than an athletic trainer and will have an easier time finding a job.
C
less money than an athletic trainer but will have an easier time finding a job.
D
less money than an athletic trainer and will have a harder time finding a job.
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What is the job outlook for a US postal worker?

A
The career is growing and will provide more opportunities over time.
B
The career is growing and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
C
The career is shrinking and will provide more opportunities over time.
D
The career is shrinking and will provide fewer opportunities over time.

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