Unit 2 Review Controlling Expenses

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What is a good estimate of monthly expenses if the monthly mortgage is $1576, phone charges are $66.80, electric bill is $125.00, and groceries cost about $160/week?

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$2408.00

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CCSS.8.NS.A.2

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How much more interest could you earn in a month by placing $2,500 in a savings account with an interest rate of 5.1% per month compared to an account with a rate of 4.4% per month?

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$17.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What are the required components to be included in a check?

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Date, Signature, Payee, Amount (Memo is not required).

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How much interest will you earn at the end of the month if you place $5,000 in a savings account with an interest rate of 4.25% per month?

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$212.50

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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How is the total restaurant bill calculated?

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The total bill is calculated by adding the item costs, sales tax, and tip.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to calculate monthly expenses?

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Monthly Expenses = Mortgage + Phone Charges + Electric Bill + (Groceries per week * 4)

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CCSS.6.EE.A.1

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Define 'interest rate'.

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The percentage of a sum of money charged for its use, typically expressed on an annual basis.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What is the difference between simple interest and compound interest?

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Simple interest is calculated only on the principal amount, while compound interest is calculated on the principal and also on the accumulated interest.

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

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What does 'sales tax' refer to?

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A tax imposed on sales of goods and services, usually calculated as a percentage of the sale price.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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What is a 'tip' in the context of dining out?

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A gratuity given to service workers, typically calculated as a percentage of the total bill.

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5