Making Spending Decisions Answers

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What questions should Emily ask herself before deciding to buy the jeans? Check all that apply.

A
Can I afford them?
B
Should I borrow $140 to buy them?
C
Can I wait for school supplies?
D
Is there a good alternative?
E
Do I need them?
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the TV and the refrigerator✔ the refrigerator and the laptopall three items

A
the TV and the refrigerator
B
✔ the refrigerator and the laptop
C
all three items
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Maria is considering buying a television, a computer, and a refrigerator for her new apartment.

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Maria will pay an extra if she uses the rent-to-own program to buy the television, rather than the installment plan.:$1,628
Maria’s monthly budget is $200. If she uses the installment plan, she will be able to afford .:the refrigerator and the laptop
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Joshua is in college, and his computer broke. He can get it repaired for $75, but it will take three weeks to fix.What is the best decision that Joshua can make if he wants to spend the least amount of money?

A
Rent a computer for three weeks and get his old computer fixed.
B
Pay cash for a new computer.
C
Use an installment plan to buy a new computer.
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What are the disadvantages if Jamir decides to purchase the car? Check all that apply.

A
He will not get the model he wants.
B
He will have to come up with a bigger down payment.
C
His monthly payments will be higher.
D
He will have to return the car when he is done making payments.
E
The purchase price will be higher.
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What is the most important question Jamir needs to consider before he agrees to a lease?

A
Will he enjoy driving his new car?
B
Will he be able to stay under the 15,000 miles per year limit?
C
Will he be able to afford his $432 payment?
D
Will he be able to come up with the $2,500 down payment?
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What is the advantage of buying the house over renting the apartment?

A
Sasha’s monthly expenses would be less if she bought than rented.
B
The extra expenses in the mortgage payment cover all maintenance and repairs.
C
Sasha’s down payment will likely be less if she decided to buy.
D
Sasha will eventually own the home once the mortgage is paid off.
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What is the advantage of renting the apartment over buying a home? Check all that apply.

A
There is greater privacy in an apartment compared to a single family home.
B
Utilities, such as electricity and water, are included in Sasha’s rent payment.
C
Sasha’s upfront costs will be lower, allowing her to keep her savings.
D
Sasha’s monthly costs will be lower.
E
Sasha will make money if the value of the apartment increases.

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