WorksheetsFinancial Math - Fall Semester Exam
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 12hrs 16mins
All of these are common banking fees, EXCEPT...
Overdraft fee
Account opening fee
Insufficient funds fee
ATM fee
Isabella notices her bank statement includes a $25.72 charge from Shell Gas that she does not remember making. She should do all of the following, EXCEPT...
Set up text alerts, so she will be notified of potentially fraudulent charges in the future
Contact the bank immediately, so they can investigate the charge
Review her receipts and the details of the transaction, so she can confirm if the charge is real
Wait for the bank to contact her, so she has the complete fraud report before responding
Which of the following is a way you can get money out of your checking account?
Using your credit card to get cashback
Depositing a check at a bank branch at a supermarket
Having your paycheck deposited electronically
Withdrawing cash using an ATM
All of these are tips to be safe with online banking EXCEPT...
Use strong passwords and different ones for each account
Don't use any part of your Social Security number as a password
Keep your browser and computer or mobile device up to date
Make sure you carry a written password as a backup
Your bank statement includes all of the following information, EXCEPT...
Your credit score
The statement period
Any fees charged by the bank
Debits and credits on your account
What happens to the money that you deposit in a savings account at a bank?
The bank lends out the money at a higher interest rate than what they are paying you
The bank lends out the money at a lower interest rate than what they are paying you
The money sits at the bank until you are ready to withdraw or use it
The money is sent to the Federal Reserve, where it sits until you're ready to withdraw or use it
Which of the following is true about the comparison between credit unions and banks ?
Credit unions are owned by shareholders and banks are owned by customers
Credit unions are structured to maximize profits and banks are non-profit entities serving their members
Credit unions tend to be large organizations and banks are often smaller/more local organizations
Credit unions compete mostly on services relationships and banks try to offer a one-stop-shop for products
What does it mean if a person lives paycheck-to-paycheck?
They use their entire paycheck to cover monthly expenses and have very little money saved
Their income varies month-to-month and they save a large portion of their biggest paychecks
They use direct deposit, so their paycheck is automatically split between their checking and savings accounts
They have high-paying jobs, so don't have to worry about how much is in each paycheck
Tre just got a part-time job, and his sister recommends he 'pay himself first.' What is she talking about?
Tre should deposit his check as quickly as possible before taxes can be taken out
Tre should set aside part of every paycheck for savings before he does any spending
Tre should spend the money he needs before he lends any to friends or gives to charity
Tre should start his own business rather than being someone else's employee
Scout has each of the following options available to her for paying for her first year of college. Which should she choose first?
A work-study job worth $500
A $1,500 scholarship from her father's employer
A $2,000 subsidized federal loan
A $14,000 private student loan
Which of the following is true about how frequently you should file the FAFSA?
You need to file the FAFSA once, before you start college
You need to file the FAFSA if you receive a tax refund
You need to file the FAFSA once, after graduation from college
You need to file the FAFSA every year that you attend college
Why are you advised to file your FAFSA as early as possible?
After a certain deadline, you are required to pay a fee to file your FAFSA
Financial aid is awarded on a first come, first served basis so you are more likely to get grants and scholarships by filing early
You have to file your FAFSA before you can complete your federal income tax return
Colleges are more likely to accept you because you took the initiative to file early
Why should a high school senior who has already completed the FAFSA still apply for scholarships as well?
Scholarships almost always have a higher dollar amount than grants or loans do
Scholarships are much easier to qualify for than federal student loans
Scholarships are 'free money' that won't need to be repaid
Scholarships are only offered by prestigious colleges and will help guarantee admission
Which of these is an example of a fixed expense?
The ice cream cone you buy on Wednesdays after school
The gas you fill up your car with every week
The groceries you buy every month
The insurance premiums you pay every month
Your apartment rent, tickets to a concert, a pepperoni pizza, and your cell phone bill are all examples of...
Wants
Needs
Expenses
Income
Which of the following items has the lowest unit price?
A 19 oz box of brand-name cereal for $3.99
A 21.6 oz box of generic cereal for $2.93
A 29.4 oz box of brand-name cereal for $4.99
A 39 oz bag of generic cereal for $4.68
Which of these statements accurately describes fixed expenses in a budget?
They are often hard to change and they usually make a small impact on your budget
They are often easy to change and they usually make a small impact on your budget
They are often hard to change and they usually make a large impact on your budget
They are often easy to change and they usually make a large impact on your budget
If you receive inconsistent income, the best advice for budgeting is:
Spend a lot in months when you make a lot of money
Save a lot in months when you make a lot of money
Spend mostly on your wants, because that is what will make you happiest
Only pay bills when you have a surplus of income
Vanessa is a 56-year-old lawyer, married, and a mother of 3 teenagers. Pierce is a 26-year-old single dad to a toddler and a retail store manager. How would their needs and wants budgets compare?
Their budgets would have the same needs and the same wants
Their budgets would have the same needs and different wants
Their budgets would have different needs and the same wants
Their budgets would have different needs and different wants
Meghan asks 4 friends for advice on how to raise her credit score, which is currently at 650. Which is the strongest piece of advice?
Close as many credit card accounts as you can
Open up a savings account
Pay your credit card bill on time each month
Pay off your debts as slowly as possible
If a potential lender checks your credit score and finds out it is above 750, which is the most likely outcome?
You will be denied the loan
You will receive a loan with a low interest rate
You will receive a loan with a high interest rate
You will receive a loan with a low principal
Choose the scatter plot that has a negative correlation
None of the graphs show a negative correlation
The table shows survey data about occupation and employment from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. What does the 90 represent?
The total number of people surveyed
The percentage of people who work in management and professional occupations
The employment rate for management and professional occupations, as a percentage
The total number of respondents in management and professional occupations
You are completing calculations on the spreadsheet and write the formula =C5*D5. What value will result?
$498.19
$1243.19
$264.14
$500.02
Which of the following equations should be typed into cell B13 to calculate the total expenses for this budget?
=SUM(B2:B11)
=ADD(B2:B11)
=TOTAL(B2:B11)
=TALLY(B2:B11)
Each of the following is an installment loan, except for a(n) ___________, which is a revolving line of credit.
Auto loan
Credit card
Mortgage
Student Loan
Keon plans to buy a new GMC Sierra for $47,000 at 5.5% APR. Which financing option would have the lowest total interest?
60-month term and $2,000 down payment
60-month term and $3,500 down payment
36-month term and $3,500 down payment
36-month term and $5,000 down payment
What is the main difference between an annual interest rate and an annual percentage rate (APR)?
APR is the interest rate combined with guaranteed fees
APR is almost always lower than interest rate
Interest rate is for loans, while APR is for credit cards
Interest rate is money you earn on investments, while APR is money you pay for debt
All of the following affect the monthly payment amount of a mortgage EXCEPT…
Down payment
Interest rate
Term of the loan
The bank that issues the mortgage
What is one way to guarantee you don’t pay interest on your credit card?
Pay your entire balance in full every month
Pay your minimum monthly payment on time
Spend less than your credit limit
Only make new purchases every other month
After much shopping, Kelli found a car she’d love to buy. When it comes time to talk about financing, the salesperson at the dealer says, “I can offer you 6% on $24,000 for 5 years.” What do each of those numbers mean?
6% is the term, $24,000 is the down payment, 5 years is the interest rate
6% is the term, $24,000 is the interest rate, 5 years is the principal
6% is the interest rate, $24,000 is term, 5 years is the principal
6% is the interest rate, $24,000 is the principal, 5 years is the term
Moto has a $7000 credit card balance, and he cannot afford to pay it all off at once. The larger his monthly payments….
The longer it will take to pay it off and the smaller total interest he’ll pay
The longer it will take to pay it off and the larger total interest he’ll pay
The shorter it will take to pay it off and the smaller total interest he’ll pay
The shorter it will take to pay it off and the larger total interest he’ll pay
Nasir just got a letter from his credit card company that the terms of his agreement are changing. In the fine print, he notices that his interest will now be compounded daily instead of monthly. Nasir expects that his total interest will…
Increase due to more frequent compounding
Decrease due to more frequent compounding
Stay the same because the compounding frequency has no effect on interest
Increased by an additional $365
Use the amortization table to answer: What is the monthly payment?
$49.00
$16.20
$1,000
$1,177
Use the flyer, what is the price of one box of salad mix?
$5
$2.50
$2
$1.58
Looking at the flyer, how much would you pay for 4 pounds of potatoes? (Do not include tax or $)
If you were to buy 100 blankets for $950. What would the price be of each blanket? (do not include $ sign)
You go to the furniture store and have a coupon for 10% off any 1 item. You find a couch for $459.99 and pay a 6.25% tax. How much would you pay for the couch? (Do not put $ and have 2 numbers behind decimal) - Hint: Find the sale price and then add the tax to the sale price
Fill in the table: (Round to the nearest whole number. No Decimal)
38 - Unemployed Management Professional Occupation s (a)
Fill in the table: (Round to the nearest whole number. No Decimal)
39- Employed Service Occupations (a)
Fill in the table: (Round to the nearest whole number. No Decimal)
40- Unemployed Service Occupations (a)
Fill in the table: (Round to the nearest whole number. No Decimal)
41- Unemployed Service Occupations (a)
Fill in the table: (Round to the nearest whole number. No Decimal)
42- Unemployed Sales and Office Occupations (a)
How do you change a decimal to a percent?
Move the decimal to the left 2 times
Move the decimal to the right 2 times
Move the decimal 3 times
Keep the decimal point where it is
Which student is most likely to have the highest credit score?
Hassan has 3 credit cards with low balances and often forgets which one they need to make payments on and is late
Bekkah has 2 credit cards and they’re usually near their credit limit
Kareem has 3 credit cards that they pay in full every month and recently applied for a new line of credit
Sarah has never had a credit card and has over $10,000 in her savings account
Why is it important to check your credit report regularly?
To improve your credit score through frequent hard inquiries
To identify potential errors or fraudulent activity
To monitor the transactions on your credit card
To automatically increase the credit limit on your revolving credit accounts
What is the purpose of a credit report?
To provide a free tool for you to track your finances and budget
To compare the cost of different lines of credit
To help lenders determine if you are a qualified candidate for credit
To prove that you are authorized to work in the United States
Did you learn anything for your future in this class this semester?
Yes, of course!
No, I don't need to know money
Which number is written correctly when dealing with money?
4429430
44,2943
$44.2943
$44,294.30
Kayla had a balance of $106.15 in her checking account. She deposited $75.00. What is her new balance?
41.15
171.15
31.15
181.15
