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Understanding Net Worth — Unit test Answers

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Quincy listed his assets and liabilities. CashRentStocksJewelryStudent LoanUtilitiesWhich are Quincy’s assets? Select three choices.

A
cash
B
rent
C
stocks
D
jewelry
E
student loan
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This table compares the requirements for a career as an athletic trainer or an air traffic controller. A student who is interested in becoming an air traffic controller will make

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A
more money than an athletic trainer but will have a harder time finding a job.
B
more money than an athletic trainer and will have an easier time finding a job.
C
less money than an athletic trainer but will have an easier time finding a job.
D
less money than an athletic trainer and will have a harder time finding a job.
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Lauren is trying to find her net income. She used the statement and the steps shown.Step 1List all income, including tips and commissions, and list all expenses, including food, entertainment, and clothing.Step 2Total all the income. Then total all the expenses.Step 3Add the total of the income and the expenses.Which explains Lauren’s error?

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A
Lauren made an error in step 1 because she should not include tips and commissions in her income.
B
Lauren made an error in step 1 because she should not include entertainment in her expenses.
C
Lauren made an error in step 2 because she does not need to total the expenses.
D
Lauren made an error in step 3 because she should have subtracted the expenses from the income.
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Natalie’s income statement for the month of October is shown. What is Natalie’s net income for the month of October?

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$930.00
B
$980.00
C
$1,930.00
D
$1,980.00
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What is one difference between a vocational school and on-the-job training?

A
A vocational school degree takes one year to earn. On-the-job training takes two or more years.
B
A vocational school degree takes weeks or months to earn. On-the-job training takes two years or fewer.
C
A vocational school is usually paid for by the worker. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the employer.
D
A vocational school is usually paid for by the employer. On-the-job training is usually paid for by the worker.
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Which statement best explains paying in cash to cover the costs of an education?

A
It requires the use of savings.
B
It requires repayment with interest.
C
It involves completing an application.
D
It is based on need or achievement.
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These lists outline the details of two jobs.

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family needs
B
job location
C
personal life
D
annual wages
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Which are shown on a balance sheet? Select three choices.

A
assets
B
liabilities
C
age
D
time period
E
date of birth
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Through the successful study of personal finance, an individual will be

A
better prepared to calculate financial risks
B
able to spend available assets.
C
faced with long-term challenges.
D
more likely to avoid high opportunity costs.
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What is the job outlook for a US postal worker?

A
The career is growing and will provide more opportunities over time.
B
The career is growing and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
C
The career is shrinking and will provide more opportunities over time.
D
The career is shrinking and will provide fewer opportunities over time.
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The chart shows facts related to professional interpreters.

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earned a degree from a four-year college at least.
B
received on-the-job training for several weeks only.
C
received on-the-job training for several months only.
D
earned technical training from a vocational school.
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Emma has decided that she needs to assess the risk and return of buying an extended warranty for her new laptop for school. Which of these practical questions should she ask herself to assess the risk? Select three options.

A
Will the warranty cover the cost of any physical damage?
B
Should I buy a different model?
C
Would it be better for me to buy a desktop computer?
D
Is the cost of replacement less than the cost of the warranty?
E
Is the laptop worth the extra expense of the warranty?
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Which best describes the purpose of recording past income and spending in a budget?

A
to know the historic cost of goods
B
to serve as the basis for future planning
C
to learn why having savings is important
D
to learn why expenditures are likely to increase
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A
location
B
tuition
C
independence
D
productivity
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Melanie is very concerned with avoiding late fees. The table shows her choices for paying her bills. MethodBill Payment Methods1Pay by check2Pay online3Set up automatic payments4Pay by telephoneWhich method should she use to pay her bills? Enter the response using the corresponding method number. [BLANK]

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