Understanding Net Worth and Assets

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What is Net Worth?

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Net Worth is the difference between what you own (assets) and what you owe (liabilities).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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How do you calculate Percent of Change?

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Percent of Change = (New Value - Original Value) / Original Value x 100.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What are Assets?

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Assets are items of value that you own, such as cash, property, and investments.

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What are Liabilities?

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Liabilities are debts or obligations that you owe to others, such as loans and credit card debt.

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If your assets total $50,000 and your liabilities total $30,000, what is your net worth?

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Your net worth is $20,000.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1A

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What does a negative net worth indicate?

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A negative net worth indicates that your liabilities exceed your assets.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.1B

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If the original cost of an item is $80 and the new cost is $100, what is the percent of increase?

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The percent of increase is 25%.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is the formula for calculating net worth?

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Net Worth = Total Assets - Total Liabilities.

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CCSS.6.NS.C.5

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If you have $5,000 in assets and $7,000 in liabilities, what is your net worth?

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Your net worth is -$2,000.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is an example of an asset?

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An example of an asset is a house, car, or savings account.