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Economics
Banzai Post-Test
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| a sum of money to be used for a particular purpose | budget |
| (1) a card that lets you buy goods and services based on a promise to pay later; and (2) a card that charges monthly interest if the balance is not paid in full | credit card |
| like a credit card, but it takes money directly from your checking account | debit card |
| an account where the depositor can write checks | checking account |
| an account where money is stored and returns a low interest rate | savings account |
| You have $200. What's the best way to keep track of it? | Budget it by splitting it among your current and future expenses. |
| What is it called when you spend more than you have? | debt |
| Why open a checking account? | (1) It's a safe place to store money. (2) It lets you use a debit card. (3) It makes it easy for you to pay others and for others to pay you. |
| You're dying to see your favorite band in concert this summer. What's the best way to get a few tickets? | Add "Entertainment" to your budget and allocate some cash there each week. |
| You want to treat your friend to some sushi. The total comes to $15.41. If you add on a 20% tip, what's lunch going to cost you? | $18.49 |
| Why does your employer withhold money from you on each paycheck? | to pay federal and state taxes |
| Give an example of a utility cost. | your electric and heating bills |
| What happens if you try to use your credit card after you've already met your credit limit? | your credit card will get declined |
| What are necessary costs of car ownership? | gas, insurance, maintenance |
| You walk outside to find that your car has been towed because you were parked illegally. You paid the towing company with a check and took this unexpected expense from which budget? | reserves |
| an amount of money placed into a savings or checking account. | deposit |
| occurs when withdrawals have gone over the available limit. | overdraft |
| a check that has been honored and processed. | cleared check |
| an amount removed from savings or checking accounts. | withdrawal |
| a document published by your bank that details your transactions. | statement |