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Solomon is a college student who needs a good-quality computer for his schoolwork. He wants to apply for a credit card to cover the cost. Solomon is considering two different cards. One card has an APR of 12% while the other card has a variable APR between 10% and 15%.What other information does Solomon need to make an informed decision?

A
the taxes associated with each card
B
the late fees associated with each card
C
the type of collateral associated with each card
D
the annual percentage rate associated with each card
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How are mortgage and auto loans similar?

A
The loan is issued by the seller.
B
Money is given to the borrower monthly.
C
Interest rates are rarely charged.
D
The item purchased is used as collateral.
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Credit regulations require lenders to

A
consider only borrowers’ salaries.
B
disclose credit terms to borrowers.
C
use borrowers’ personal information.
D
attract borrowers as they see fit.
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Read the information about two competing credit cards. Credit Card 1Credit Card 2Interest rate0% introductory rate, then 13.8% after one year12.1%Annual feeNoneNo annual fee in the first year, then $30 each year thereafterCredit Card 1 would be the better option if the borrower

A
had major expenses in the first year.
B
spent a lot of money in the second year.
C
used the card regularly in the long term.
D
carried a large balance in the long term.
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Georgia needs to periodically use her credit card for extra money to pay for medical and unexpected expenses. She usually pays it off every six months.Which type of repayment schedule is described in this scenario?

A
fixed
B
revolving
C
installment
D
collateralized

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