Financial Literacy

Which of the following is an advantage of using a credit card?

• Interest is charged for the use of a credit card.

• Consumers can purchase things now, and pay for them later in the event of an emergency.

• You could be a victim of identity theft.

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Alyssa has her first job at the local bakery. After working for one week, she received her first paycheck. The total amount of money she is able to put in the bank is $75.62. What type of income does this amount describe?

• Gross Income
• Net Income
• Both Gross and Net Income
• None of the above

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CCSS.L.2.4E

CCSS.L.3.4D

CCSS.L.6.4C

CCSS.L.7.4C

CCSS.L.8.4C

Jonathan's new clothes cost a total of $572.50 before tax. What type of tax does Jonathan have to pay for his new clothes?

• Income Tax
• Property Tax
• Payroll Tax
• Sales Tax

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CCSS.L.4.6

CCSS.L.6.6

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.W.5.2D

Anthony has a new job. He is paid twice a month. He wants to save $720 a year to put toward college. How much money does Anthony need to save from each paycheck? 

• Anthony should save $30 from each paycheck.
• Anthony should save $20 from each paycheck.
• Anthony should save $10 from each paycheck.
• Anthony should save $5 from each paycheck.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

If Sammy’s expenses are greater than his income, what must he do to balance his budget?

• Earn more money
• Spend less money on expenses
• Earn more money AND spend less
• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is considered an advantage to using a debit card to make purchases?

• Debit cards are convenient and easy to carry around.
• Purchases can be made quickly and easily.
• You can use many ATMs to get cash.
• All of the above.

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

A plastic payment card linked to a financial account and is used for transactions.

• Debit Card
• Credit Card
• Checking Account
• Savings Account

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

To put money into an account.

• Deposit
• Withdraw
• Savings for a chicken
• Interest for a cow

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CCSS.L.8.5A

Which tax is based on the amount of money you earn?

• Sales Tax
• Property Tax
• Income Tax

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CCSS.7.RP.A.3

The total tax an employer withholds is called...

• Sales Tax
• Income Tax
• Payroll Tax
• Property Tax

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4