The Cost of Credit — Unit test Answers

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Which best describes the purpose of recording past income and spending in a budget?

A
to know the historic cost of goods
B
to serve as the basis for future planning
C
to learn why having savings is important
D
to learn why expenditures are likely to increase
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Credit unions differ from retail banks because they are

A
owned by their members.
B
owned by their employees.
C
owned and managed by private corporations.
D
owned by shareholders who purchased stock.
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Which is the best question for Joe to ask himself when deciding whether to open a checking or savings account?

A
Is there an ATM near my home or work?
B
Does the bank offer free checking?
C
If I need a loan, will they give it to me?
D
Why am I opening a bank account?
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Emma has decided that she needs to assess the risk and return of buying an extended warranty for her new laptop for school. Which of these practical questions should she ask herself to assess the risk? Select three options.

A
Will the warranty cover the cost of any physical damage?
B
Should I buy a different model?
C
Would it be better for me to buy a desktop computer?
D
Is the cost of replacement less than the cost of the warranty?
E
Is the laptop worth the extra expense of the warranty?
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This table can be used to organize Gigi’s credit card balances and payments over 6 months. The annual percentage rate on the credit card is 14%.Gigi’s Credit Card PaymentsMonthBalancePaymentInterest RateInterest Charged1$650$3000.01167$4.082$354.08$500.01167 3$307.63$500.01167 4$260.64$500.01167 5$213.10$500.01167 6$165$500.01167 What is the amount of interest charged for the first 6 months?$

A
16.34
B
17.34
C
18.34
D
19.34
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Which statement is part of the IRS’s regulations concerning nonprofit organizations?

A
Donations are not tax deductible for the donor.
B
Organizational taxes are calculated and paid like other corporations.
C
Earnings can only be distributed to shareholders, not individual owners.
D
Organizations focusing on health care must provide services that help the community.
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After reading a website article, someone created an organization to protect people’s environmental rights. The organization works closely with corporations to maintain clean air and water for future generations. Fifty-one percent of the organization is funded by contributions and membership.

A
holding hiring fairs for corporate partners
B
conducting lectures on sustainable agriculture
C
having grand openings of aquariums
D
employing healthcare providers for infants
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Money for a personal loan is usually issued to the borrower

A
as needed over time.
B
in small sums.
C
in one lump sum.
D
without collateral.
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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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Look at the table below showing an example of a checkbook ledger.

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A
Adrienne forgot to include the $2.00 ATM transaction fee.
B
Adrienne did not use $320.00 as her starting balance.
C
Adrienne deducted $23.50 from her balance instead of $32.50.
D
Adrienne did not enter her ATM withdrawal correctly.
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[BLANK]

A
increase
B
limit
C
stop
D
maximize
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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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