Personal FInance Unit 3 Milestone

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12/17 that's 71% RETAKE 12 questions were answered correctly . 5 questions were answered incorrectly . 1 Ravi has monetary assets worth $20,000 and monthly living expenses of $2,000. The formula for emergency fund ratio is as follows: Emergency Fund Ratio = Monetary Assets / Monthly Living Expenses What is Ravi's calculated emergency fund ratio? 10 months 2 months 6 months 5 months RATIONALE Emergency Fund Ratio = Monetary Assets / Monthly Living Expenses For Ravi, this would be 20,000/2,000 = 10. CONCEPT Emergency Funds Report an issue with this question 2 Which of the following is the first criterion that should be considered before purchasing a car? Determining the need for a car Determining the amount one would pay every month toward auto insurance Determining one's credit score and how it might affect the auto loan Determining how much can be saved to pay
RATIONALE The first step before deciding to purchase a car is to determine a person's need for the car. It is important to evaluate if purchasing a car will decrease the financial costs in the other aspects of a person's life. CONCEPT Auto Loans Report an issue with this question 3 Mark has a small business and he frequently dips into his savings to keep the firm afloat. He decides to invest all of his savings to maximize his returns over the next 5 years. He has a low to moderate level of risk tolerance and invests all his savings in real estate. Why is real estate not a productive choice of investment for Mark? Real estate investments decrease in value over time. Real estate is not a liquid investment option. Real estate is the most liquid asset one can own. Real estate has low marketability risk. RATIONALE Mark has a low financial risk tolerance. Investing all his savings into real estate is not a productive choice as real estate is not as liquid as other investment options. If Mark requires money for his firm, he might not be able to convert his real estate investment to cash easily, which can have negative consequences. Therefore, he should opt for low- or moderate-risk investments. CONCEPT Investment Portfolios Report an issue with this question 4 Which of the following statements is true of a money market savings account?
It limits the number of withdrawals account holders can make each month. It allows withdrawals only in person at the bank. It is generally purchased with one lump-sum dollar amount. It offers lower returns than a savings account. RATIONALE Access to the money in a money market savings account is easy but slightly more restrictive than other savings accounts. You are limited to the number of withdrawals you can make each month, but these withdrawals can be made using a check, an ATM, or in person at the bank or credit union. CONCEPT Savings Accounts Report an issue with this question 5 Anisa sells shares in the company she created through an initial public offering (IPO). She maintains the majority of shares in the company after the IPO. Which of the following is true for Anisa's situation? Anisa's shares in the company are considered privately held stocks. Because Anisa owns 100% of her company, she is free from paying dividends to shareholders. Anisa must pay the other shareholders dividends from the company's profit. Anisa will no longer make any decisions regarding sales, dividends, or other issues. RATIONALE
Owners (shareholders) are entitled by law to share in the profits of the firm. However, they are not responsible for paying for any losses a firm may generate. CONCEPT Introduction to Stocks Report an issue with this question 6 In which of the following cases would prioritizing liquidity over returns be the most productive choice? Anton, who is 33 years old, wants to begin investing for retirement. Julio wants to double his initial investment to pay off his mortgage quickly. Hanna needs to start an emergency fund for her household. Chloe wants to buy a large piece of land as an investment. RATIONALE Liquidity refers to how quickly an asset can be converted into cash. An emergency fund needs to be very liquid, that is, immediately accessible for use in case of unexpected expenses (such as a major car repair) or lost income (reduced number of hours worked). CONCEPT Risk and Return Report an issue with this question 7 Using your problem-solving skills, identify the financial alternative among the following that provides loans with a reasonable rate of interest. Title loans Personal loans from the bank Payday lenders Pawn shops
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