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Understanding Financing — Quiz

Question 10 • Financial Algebra/Mathematics

What is an asset?

Answer
A
a fee that protects the lender if a borrower cannot repay a loan
B
a penalty charged to borrowers if they pay off a loan early
C
an item owned by a person that is worth money or has value
D
an arrangement in which a person buys something by paying a little bit of the total cost over time

Explanation

An asset is something a person owns that has monetary or other value. For example, a car, savings, or a home can be an asset. Choice C gives this definition; the other choices describe loan fees or a payment arrangement.

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