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Financial Planning and Consumer Protection — Test

Question 22 • CMS 2026-2027 Economics and Personal Finance INITIAL CREDIT

Which statement best describes what happens when people declare bankruptcy?

Answer
A
Some of their debts can be eliminated, and loan terms are renegotiated with lenders.
B
Some of their debts can be eliminated, but they must agree not to take on more debt.
C
All of their debts are eliminated, but they have to sell their assets, such as their homes.
D
All of their debts are eliminated, and they are given a fresh start.

Explanation

Bankruptcy can discharge some debts, but it does not erase every kind of debt. Depending on the type of bankruptcy, a person may also work out a repayment plan that changes how or when debts are paid. So “some debts can be eliminated, and loan terms are renegotiated with lenders” is the best description; people do not generally have to agree never to take on more debt.

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