Question 1
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How much interest is earned on a balance of $2,500 that is compounded semiannually at a 6% interest rate for an account maintained for one year?
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$152.25
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$77.25
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$150
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$75.00
Question 2
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Grayson inherited money from his grandmother and would like to buy a second home on the beach, with hopes to sell it later at a profit. This type of investment is:
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Real Estate
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Collectibles
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Corporate Bonds
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Futures
Question 3
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Ramona, Tish's mother, has $10,000 to put into a savings plan. She doesn't plan to use the money for 5 years and wants the highest possible interest rate. What type of savings plan should Ramona put her money in?
Question 4
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In 2007, there was a sharp decline in the market and prices fell over a period of time. This describes what type of market?
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Bull
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Bear
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High yield
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Low risk
Question 5
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Since Tish shops frequently, she likes having easy access to her money, which is being saved at a local bank. Which savings plan did she use?
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Stock investment
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Bond investment
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Certificate of Deposit
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Savings account
Question 6
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What is the balance at the end of a year of an account with a beginning balance of $1,500 that is compounded quarterly at a 12% interest rate?
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$188.26
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$1639.09
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$1688.26
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$1680
Question 7
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Christine buys and sells stocks and bonds at a set price for a commission for stockholders. What is her job?
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Pawn shop owner
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Bondsman
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Bank teller
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Stockbroker
Question 8
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Susie’s savings account is paying 4% simple interest annually. Susie has a principal amount of $1,000. How much interest will her account earn in 3 years?
Question 9
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The city government needs 1.2 million dollars to build a new medical facility. Which type of bond investment opportunity would help the city government obtain funding for the facility?
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Corporate bond
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Municipal bond
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Treasury bills
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Treasury notes
Question 10
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Jack is reviewing his investment portfolio to make sure it includes options that will allow him to access money immediately. Which type of evaluation factor of saving is he considering?
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Liquidity
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Potential return
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Safety and risk
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Taxes