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Financial Institutions and Banking Answers

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Some savings accounts help depositors earn money. Where does this money come from?

A
from the federal government agency known as the FDIC
B
from the interest that borrowers pay to a bank for a loan
C
from the central banking system, which is called the Fed
D
from other depositors’ money kept in the bank’s vault
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How does the Federal Deposit Insurance Company (FDIC) protect bank customers?

A
If customers can’t pay their bills, the FDIC provides them with short-term loans.
B
If customers lose their credit cards, the FDIC supplies them with replacements.
C
If a bank has a financial crisis, the FDIC safeguards its customers’ accounts.
D
If a bank can’t supply checkbooks, the FDIC can send them to customers.
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What is the money supply of the United States?

A
the total amount of money in the US economy
B
the sum of all deposits being held by US banks
C
the profits made by banks from the interest payment on loans
D
the total amount of money deposited within the central bank
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Parva is excited about buying her first home. She needs a loan of $100,000, and visits four different banks to see what kind of interest rate she can get. Parva makes a chart of the interest rate each bank offers.

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A
First Bank
B
Cactus Bank
C
Tall Mountain Bank
D
Water Road Bank

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