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Investing and Financial Markets — Unit test Answers

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Which factors can affect a stock’s price? Check all that apply.

A
market performance
B
the company’s financial health
C
the quantity products produced
D
location of the company
E
the economy
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Sara is 16 years old and would like to open a bank account. What will she need in addition to her parent or guardian? Select four answers.

A
government-issued ID or birth certificate
B
high school diploma
C
money to start the account
D
social security number or immigration form
E
proof of address
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Which option below is not a potential risk of purchasing a used car?

A
used cars can require repairs sooner
B
shorter lifespans of the engine and transmission
C
used cars can have lower initial cost
D
unexpected issues may arise
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Which is the most important consideration when deciding to purchase or lease a vehicle?

A
all current monthly expenditures
B
the amount of cash saved
C
the cost of gas and insurance
D
all monthly car payments
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What can be traded in a commodities market?

A
stock
B
bonds
C
oil
D
debt
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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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What is an advantage of renting a place to live?

A
lower up-front costs
B
payments change from month to month
C
low down payment
D
increasing equity over time
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Which budgeting questions should Sara ask when deciding whether to rent or buy a house? Check all that apply.

A
Do I have enough money saved for a down payment?
B
How much can I afford to pay each month?
C
What are the advantages of buying or renting?
D
How many rooms does the new home have?
E
Which real estate agent should I hire?
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The most economical way to purchase large items, such as furniture, is to buy with.

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Sofia has saved $10,000. She wants to be sure that she is earning interest on her money and can add to her savings. She also wants to be able to access her money if the need should arise.Which type of account is most suitable for Sofia’s needs?

A
a money market account
B
a certificate of deposit
C
a savings bond
D
a checking account
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Look at the table below showing an example of a checkbook ledger.

Question illustration
A
$761.25
B
$810.30
C
$814.75
D
$1,186.25
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The point at which it is no longer advantageous to buy in bulk is known as marginal

A
cost.
B
tipping.
C
benefit.
D
error.
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Which statement best describes stocks?

A
They should be purchased when prices are high and sold when prices are low.
B
They are an investment in a company’s progress and profits.
C
They are a type of investment that includes raw materials and natural resources.
D
They should be purchased only as long-term investments.
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Once stocks are on the market, which best explains how their prices are set?

A
Prices are controlled by the issuing company.
B
Prices are set by the financial market.
C
Prices follow economic trends.
D
Prices fluctuate on the basis of demand.
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A
retirement
B
vacations
C
rainy days
D
emergencies
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Why is it risky to invest in a commodity?

A
A commodity has little or no value as a long-term investment.
B
Commodity stocks cannot be traded after you purchase them.
C
The commodity's price might drop significantly very quickly.
D
The investment will tie up your money for more than one year.
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The image shows Alex’s investments in one year. Investments during One Year

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A
He should have invested in a commodity instead of a stock.
B
He would have lost more with a higher-risk investment.
C
He most likely would have benefited by diversifying.
D
He most likely would have profited by buying more of the stock.
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To revise a monthly budget, changes in which categories might need to be addressed? Check all that apply.

A
income
B
amount budgeted
C
equity
D
expenses
E
housing advantages
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What is advertising used for? Check all that apply.

A
influencing consumer tastes
B
tracking product popularity
C
increasing product awareness
D
promoting company branding
E
gathering data about potential consumers
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Which best describes what a market index does?

A
An index measures market performance.
B
An index measures economic trends.
C
An index measures growth.
D
An index measures the performance of a single stock.

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