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What is the purpose of comparison shopping?

A
ensuring you are not buying out of emotion
B
attempting to find the best deal on a product
C
determining whether you truly need a product
D
reading reviews to make sure a product is good
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increases
B
decreases
C
stays the same
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At what point does buying in bulk stop being a wise spending choice?

A
when the consumer has a lot of space to store bulk items
B
when costs rise too quickly due to demand
C
when bulk items are not on sale anymore
D
when the consumer buys more than is needed
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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 questions should someone ask when deciding whether to lease or buy a car? Check all that apply. Will I use it more than the allowed lease mileage?Will my family like the car?How long do I want the car?How much do I want to spend?How much do I like the car’s options?

A
Will I use it more than the allowed lease mileage?
B
Will my family like the car?
C
How long do I want the car?
D
How much do I want to spend?
E
How much do I like the car’s options?
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Building equity in a home is a good thing because

A
mortgage payments decrease as equity increases.
B
credit scores increase as equity increases.
C
equity in a home increases the homeowner’s net worth.
D
property taxes decrease as equity increases.
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Why do prices increase when demand for a product is high?

A
Companies know they can make more money by selling fewer products at higher prices.
B
Companies know that people will be willing to spend more to get an in-demand product.
C
Companies take advantage of the demand to make people spend more money on excess products.
D
Companies know they can stop production and still make money on sales.
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This chart shows the actual pricing history for three items.

Question illustration
A
game system
B
smartphone
C
DVD
D
It's most beneficial to buy all now.
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Which activity is done in Step 2 of comparison shopping?

A
Research a product.
B
Assess the purchase objectively.
C
Compare prices and features.
D
Buy a product.
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Which details apply to a financing contract? Check all that apply.

A
requires a credit check
B
are always less expensive than using a credit card
C
includes interest rate information
D
requires a signature for rent-to-own agreements
E
can be broken at any time
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Why might people choose to rent a home rather than buy a home?

A
They have a lot of money saved for a down payment.
B
The property maintenance is the owner's responsibility.
C
The interest rates on equity are too high.
D
They have a long-term commitment to the area.
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What is advertising used for? Check all that apply.influencing consumer tastestracking product popularityincreasing product awarenesspromoting company brandinggathering data about potential consumers

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 statements apply to leasing a car? Check all that apply.The car may be driven as much as needed.Payments are generally higher than buying.There are mileage restrictions on the car.You must return the car after the lease ends.There are penalties for ending the lease early.You can sell the car to someone else after the lease ends.

A
The car may be driven as much as needed.
B
Payments are generally higher than buying.
C
There are mileage restrictions on the car.
D
You must return the car after the lease ends.
E
There are penalties for ending the lease early.
F
You can sell the car to someone else after the lease ends.

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