- A _______ is invested by managers in a diversity of stocks, bonds, and other securities. A. preferred stock
Bseries EE bond
Cpromissory note
Dmutual fund
- Jane has a checkbook balance of $68.00. She then writes two checks, one for $5.00 and one for $62.50. She also deposits $75.00. She then uses her calculator to determine her new balance. Which of the following is the correct series of keys she should press?
A6 8 + 7 5 – 6 2 5 0 – 5 =
B6 8 + 7 5 – 5 – 6 2 . 5 0
CON/C 6 8 + 7 5 = 5 = 6 2 . 5 0 D. ON/C 6 8 – 5 – 6 2 . 5 0 + 7 5 =
- Marlin Davies buys a truck for $28,000. In three years, the car depreciates 48% in value. How much is the car worth in three years?
A$12,005 B. $14,560 C. $27,052 D. $14,000
- Ray Cupple bought a basic car costing $10,150.00, with options costing $738.00. There is a 6% sales tax in his state and a combined $50.00 license and registration fee. What was Ray's total cost?
A$11,547.00 B. $11,591.28 C. $11,541.28 D. $10,938.00
- A share of stock in the Lofty Cheese Company is quoted at 25 1/4. Suppose you hold 30 shares of that stock, which you bought at 20 1/4. If you sell your stock at 25 1/4, which one of the following statements
would be true?
AYou'll make a profit of $150.

B. You'll make a profit of $15. C. You'll suffer a loss of $15. D. You'll suffer a loss of $150.
- Which of the following best describes term life insurance? A. The insured is covered during his or her entire lifetime.
BThe insured pays a premium for a specified number of years.
CThe insured pays the premium until his or her death.
DThe insured can borrow or collect the cash value of the policy.
- The Hamilton Brush Company issued 2,500 shares of common stock worth $100,000.00 total. What is the par value of each share?
A$400.00 B. $250.00 C. $25.00 D. $40.00
- The Emerson First National Bank is lending you money to buy a new car. The loan agreement will probably state that you must carry _______ insurance.
Ano-fault B. collision C. liability D. medical
- All insurance is based on a principle called A. division of risk.
Bcash value coverage.
Cpremium earnings.
Dinvestment premiums.
- The coverage included in an automobile insurance policy that covers property damage is _______ insurance.
Asupplemental B. liability
Cterm
Dmajor medical
- Which of the following devices imparts ownership in a corporation? A. U.S. Treasury Bill
BBond
CSavings account
DStock
12. _______ health insurance coverage pays for at least part of hospital costs and fees. A. PPO
BHMO
CMajor medical
DBasic
- Lorenzo has a checkbook balance of $118.00. He writes two checks, one for $9.00 and one for $84.25. He then deposits $95.00. Finally, he uses his calculator to determine his new balance. Which one of the following series represents the correct order in which he should press the keys on his calculator?
A.25 = 118 + 9 / 95
B95 – 118 + 9 – 84.25 C. 118 – 9 – 84.25 + 95 D. 118 – 95 + 84.25 – 9
- What type of stock receives an equal part of the profits on each share to be distributed after all other obligations of a company have been satisfied?
APreferred
BCommon
CCumulative preferred D. No-par
- Which of the following is intended primarily to enhance a person's tax advantage and retirement income?
AGrowth fund
BMoney market fund C. IRA
DU.S. Savings Bond
- What is the first step that a smart new-car buyer should take before talking to salespersons and putting a deposit on a car?
AObtain car insurance.
BStudy the car market.
CShop around for a car loan. D. Test-drive the car.
- A _______ is a group of people who agree to save their money together and to make loans to each other at a relatively low rate of interest.
Acommercial bank B. credit union
CChristmas club D. investment firm
- John Gray bought a basic car for $8,250.00, with options that cost $324.00. There's a 6% sales tax in his state and a combined $50.00 license and registration fee. What was John's total cost?
A$10,000.00 B. $9,138.44 C. $14,247.00 D. $9,141.44
- Jane Marko buys a car for $11,400.00. In three years, the car depreciates 48% in value. How much is the car worth in three years?
A$4,788.00 B. $3,800.00 C. $5,472.00 D. $5,928.00
- With _______ insurance, the insured agrees to pay a specific premium each year until death. A. limited-payment
Bendowment life
Cwhole-life
Dhalf life
Bseries EE bond
Cpromissory note
Dmutual fund
A6 8 + 7 5 – 6 2 5 0 – 5 =
B6 8 + 7 5 – 5 – 6 2 . 5 0
CON/C 6 8 + 7 5 = 5 = 6 2 . 5 0 D. ON/C 6 8 – 5 – 6 2 . 5 0 + 7 5 =
A$12,005 B. $14,560 C. $27,052 D. $14,000
A$11,547.00 B. $11,591.28 C. $11,541.28 D. $10,938.00
AYou'll make a profit of $150.
B. You'll make a profit of $15. C. You'll suffer a loss of $15. D. You'll suffer a loss of $150.
BThe insured pays a premium for a specified number of years.
CThe insured pays the premium until his or her death.
DThe insured can borrow or collect the cash value of the policy.
A$400.00 B. $250.00 C. $25.00 D. $40.00
Ano-fault B. collision C. liability D. medical
Bcash value coverage.
Cpremium earnings.
Dinvestment premiums.
Asupplemental B. liability
Cterm
Dmajor medical
BBond
CSavings account
DStock
BHMO
CMajor medical
DBasic
A.25 = 118 + 9 / 95
B95 – 118 + 9 – 84.25 C. 118 – 9 – 84.25 + 95 D. 118 – 95 + 84.25 – 9
APreferred
BCommon
CCumulative preferred D. No-par
AGrowth fund
BMoney market fund C. IRA
DU.S. Savings Bond
AObtain car insurance.
BStudy the car market.
CShop around for a car loan. D. Test-drive the car.
Acommercial bank B. credit union
CChristmas club D. investment firm
A$10,000.00 B. $9,138.44 C. $14,247.00 D. $9,141.44
A$4,788.00 B. $3,800.00 C. $5,472.00 D. $5,928.00
Bendowment life
Cwhole-life
Dhalf life