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History, Civics, and Geography

Grade 12 · Stretch challenge · 8 questions · Version PG-1U9LUXP-1C2Q

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Why build an emergency fund?A. To cover unexpected expenses without high-cost debt B. Estimating a borrower's credit risk C. A tax whose effective rate rises with income D. The amount paid before insurance coverage applies

2.

What is a progressive tax?A. The amount paid before insurance coverage applies B. Estimating a borrower's credit risk C. A tax whose effective rate rises with income D. How easily an asset becomes spendable cash

3.

What is a credit score used for?A. Earnings remaining after deductions B. Interest earned on principal and accumulated interest C. Estimating a borrower's credit risk D. To cover unexpected expenses without high-cost debt

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What is liquidity?A. To cover unexpected expenses without high-cost debt B. Asset-specific investment risk C. How easily an asset becomes spendable cash D. Earnings remaining after deductions

5.

What is compound interest?A. Interest earned on principal and accumulated interest B. How easily an asset becomes spendable cash C. Earnings remaining after deductions D. To cover unexpected expenses without high-cost debt

6.

What does diversification reduce?A. Asset-specific investment risk B. A tax whose effective rate rises with income C. Earnings remaining after deductions D. How easily an asset becomes spendable cash

7.

What is net pay?A. Earnings remaining after deductions B. A tax whose effective rate rises with income C. How easily an asset becomes spendable cash D. The amount paid before insurance coverage applies

8.

What is a deductible?A. The amount paid before insurance coverage applies B. A tax whose effective rate rises with income C. Earnings remaining after deductions D. Estimating a borrower's credit risk

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  1. Why build an emergency fund?To cover unexpected expenses without high-cost debt
  2. What is a progressive tax?A tax whose effective rate rises with income
  3. What is a credit score used for?Estimating a borrower's credit risk
  4. What is liquidity?How easily an asset becomes spendable cash
  5. What is compound interest?Interest earned on principal and accumulated interest
  6. What does diversification reduce?Asset-specific investment risk
  7. What is net pay?Earnings remaining after deductions
  8. What is a deductible?The amount paid before insurance coverage applies

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