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WorksheetsBudgeting Quiz
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 35mins
According to the 50‑30‑20 rule, what percentage of your income should go toward needs?
In the Cups Pyramid Game, if you start with $1,000 and lose $300, how much remains?
True or False: You should treat an emergency fund as untouchable except for true crises.
If your profession grants you a $2,500 monthly stipend in the Spin the Wheel round, how much goes to wants (30%)?
What’s the first step you take when you face a sudden spike in expenses?
At what miss‑ball penalty level do you lose $100 per miss?
If you’ve borrowed $1,000 and repay $200 per month for five months, have you fully repaid?
Name one high‑priority “need” expense you must budget for each month.
True or False: Discounted “wants” items should count against your 20% savings category.
What’s one actionable tip to improve your budget stability after seeing a fluctuating graph?
Your income is $4,800. How much goes to needs?
$1,440
$2,400
$960
$3,360
Start with $1,000, lose $300, gain $150. What’s left?
$850
$700
$1,150
$1,000
Emergency fund: $5,000. Withdraw $1,200. What percentage remains?
76%
64%
80%
88%
Monthly stipend is $2,500, 30% goes to wants. What’s left for needs + savings?
$1,750
$1,500
$2,250
$1,250
Sudden expenses hit. What do you do first?
Spend fast
Budget review + essentials only
Discretionary spree
Take a loan
At what level do you lose $200 per miss in Cups Pyramid?
$100
$200
$300
$400
Borrowed $1,000, repay $200/month for 5 months at 5% monthly interest. Total interest paid?
$50
$100
$150
$250
Which is a high-priority “need”?
Subscriptions
Rent
Dining out
Vacation fund
Buy a discounted want for $80. Where does it go in your budget?
20% savings
30% wants
50% needs
Misc.
Budget looks wobbly. What’s a stabilizing move?
Spend more
Automate savings
Skip tracking
Cut savings
