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Compounding interest means interest accrues _____. (1 point)
more quickly
more slowly
at the same rate
at variable rates throughout the term***
2. Salaried employees _____. (1 point)
are paid at an hourly rate for 40 hours/week
make more money per hour than hourly employees
receive better benefits than hourly employees
are paid a set amount for a set number of work hours***
3. An example of a voluntary deduction is _____. (1 point)
charitable contributions***
federal tax withholding
state tax withholding
worker’s compensation
4. To calculate discretionary money, you ____. (1 point)
calculate the difference between your gross pay and net income
calculate the difference between your gross pay and fixed expenses
calculate the difference between your net income and fixed expenses***
calculate the sum of your net income and fixed expenses
5. When you spend more than you make, you have a(n) _____. (1 point)
surplus***
overage
deficit
gain
6. You work 40 hours/week for 52 weeks and are given the option to be paid hourly or to go on salary. In which situation will you earn the most? (1 point)
$32,000/year
$17.00/hour
$32,000/year with a 10% bonus
$17.00/hour and a $1,000 bonus at the end of the year***
7. If you have 12% withheld for federal taxes, 7% for state taxes, and FICA is 7.65%, how much are your involuntary withholdings in all if your gross pay was $1,375.00 and your net income was $725.00? (1 point)
$366.44
$650.00***
$193.21
$283.56
8. What is the total of your discretionary expenses?
Expense
Amount
Mortgage
$1,034.78
Utility bill
$168.34
Credit card
$54.21
Groceries
$98.75
Khakis (not required for work)
$45.88
(1 point)
$45.88
$144.63***
$100.09
$198.84
9. You work at the Peacock Blue store 40 hours/week over five days at a rate of $10.25/hour. Deductions are FICA (7.65%), federal withholding (15%), and state withholding (10%). Your expenses are transportation at $5.25/day, lunch at $3.85/day, and black slacks required for work at $19.95. How much is your discretionary income for one week? (1 point)
$364.50
$344.55
$230.63***
$210.68
10. You purchase a computer for $755.00 plus 5% sales tax. You decide to finance it through the store's 0% program for six months. The terms state you must pay $50.00/month and that if you miss a payment, you will be assessed a late fee of $39.00 plus the interest accrued to that point at a 17.25% APR. If you miss a payment in the fifth month, how much interest will you be charged? (1 point)
$54.27
$36.30***
$56.98
$39.01
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