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In 1992 Robert could buy a Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar for $1. Today in 2012 he pays $2.50 to buy a new and improved Extra Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar. What inflation rate caused Robert's chocolate habit to increase by $1.50 over the last 20 years?

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In 1992 Robert could buy a Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar for $1. Today in 2012 he pays $2.50 to buy a new and improved Extra Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar. What inflation rate caused Robert's chocolate habit to increase by $1.50 over the last 20 years?



Answer: 0.0469

In 1992 Robert could buy a Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar for $1. Today in 2012 he pays $2.50 to buy a new and improved Extra Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar. What inflation rate caused Robert's chocolate habit to increase by $1.50 over the last 20 years?

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In 1992 Robert could buy a Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar for $1. Today in 2012 he pays $2.50 to buy a new and improved Extra Super Sugar Deluxe chocolate candy bar. What inflation rate caused Robert's chocolate habit to increase by $1.50 over the last 20 years?



Answer: 0.0469

Robert stuffed all of his savings dollars into his mattress 15 years ago. He put $8,500 into his bedding because he did not trust any savings or investment accounts. Average inflation for the past 15 years was 3.25%. How much money does Robert need in his mattress today to have the same purchasing power that he had 15 years ago?

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Robert stuffed all of his savings dollars into his mattress 15 years ago. He put $8,500 into his bedding because he did not trust any savings or investment accounts. Average inflation for the past 15 years was 3.25%. How much money does Robert need in his mattress today to have the same purchasing power that he had 15 years ago?



Answer: 13733

Your mom needs to borrow grocery money from you to feed you and your eight brothers and sisters. You agree to lend her the money at 12% interest compounded annually. She agrees and tells you she can pay you $300 in one year, $400 in two years, and $200 in three years. How much are you going to lend her?

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Your mom needs to borrow grocery money from you to feed you and your eight brothers and sisters. You agree to lend her the money at 12% interest compounded annually. She agrees and tells you she can pay you $300 in one year, $400 in two years, and $200 in three years. How much are you going to lend her?



Answer: $729.10

Suppose that I am trying to borrow money from you to finance my business. And suppose that I promise to repay you in two installments, one payment in two years of $5,000 and one payment in four years for $10,000. If your opportunity cost of funds is 10%, how much are you willing to lend me?

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Suppose that I am trying to borrow money from you to finance my business. And suppose that I promise to repay you in two installments, one payment in two years of $5,000 and one payment in four years for $10,000. If your opportunity cost of funds is 10%, how much are you willing to lend me?



Answer: $10,962

You found a bank that will pay you 10% interest compounded semiannually. Your current bank pays interest compounded annually. You know from your finance class at ECU that this is a better deal than what you currently have and open a new account with $500. What is the difference earned between the two accounts at the end of 5 years?

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You found a bank that will pay you 10% interest compounded semiannually. Your current bank pays interest compounded annually. You know from your finance class at ECU that this is a better deal than what you currently have and open a new account with $500. What is the difference earned between the two accounts at the end of 5 years?



Answer: $9

You need $12,000 at the end of 5 years to use as a down payment on a beachfront lot in Hatteras, NC. You found a Vanguard Money Market account that pays 10% compounded annually. How much do you need to deposit each year to reach your goal?

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You need $12,000 at the end of 5 years to use as a down payment on a beachfront lot in Hatteras, NC. You found a Vanguard Money Market account that pays 10% compounded annually. How much do you need to deposit each year to reach your goal?



Answer: $1965.60

Consider two investment opportunities, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Tweedle Dee pays interest at the rate of 12% per year, compounded monthly. Tweedle Dum pays interest at the rate of 11.5% per year, compounded daily. Which investment is better?

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Consider two investment opportunities, Tweedle Dee and Tweedle Dum. Tweedle Dee pays interest at the rate of 12% per year, compounded monthly. Tweedle Dum pays interest at the rate of 11.5% per year, compounded daily. Which investment is better?



Answer: Tweedle Dee or Tweedle Dum

If you deposit $1,000 each year, starting the end of first year, in an account that pays 10% interest per year, compounded annually, what will be the balance in the account after you have made ten payments, assuming you make no withdrawals from the account?

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If you deposit $1,000 each year, starting the end of first year, in an account that pays 10% interest per year, compounded annually, what will be the balance in the account after you have made ten payments, assuming you make no withdrawals from the account?



Answer: $15,937

If you lend your younger brother $500 for a tattoo of "ECU" across the middle of his forehead and he agrees to pay you back in five years at an annually compounded rate of 10%, how much will you collect at the end of year 5?

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If you lend your younger brother $500 for a tattoo of "ECU" across the middle of his forehead and he agrees to pay you back in five years at an annually compounded rate of 10%, how much will you collect at the end of year 5?



Answer: $805.50

Your 25-year old younger sister started smoking. She is currently paying $24.00 per carton per week. You explain to her that this is $1248 per year ($24 x 52). She says big deal. You then tell her that if she were to save that same amount and invest it in the stock market, she would have a significant amount of money to retire when she turns 65. Your sister wants to know how much she would have. You know that over the long-term, the stock market has returned 12% interest compounded annually. You tell your sister that if she stops smoking she will have_________ when she retires.

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Your 25-year old younger sister started smoking. She is currently paying $24.00 per carton per week. You explain to her that this is $1248 per year ($24 x 52). She says big deal. You then tell her that if she were to save that same amount and invest it in the stock market, she would have a significant amount of money to retire when she turns 65. Your sister wants to know how much she would have. You know that over the long-term, the stock market has returned 12% interest compounded annually. You tell your sister that if she stops smoking she will have_________ when she retires.



Answer: $957,328

The Cost U Loan Company is willing to lend you $1,000 today. The loan is to be paid off in twenty equal annual installments of $100 each, beginning one year from today. What is the interest rate from Cost U Loan Company?

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The Cost U Loan Company is willing to lend you $1,000 today. The loan is to be paid off in twenty equal annual installments of $100 each, beginning one year from today. What is the interest rate from Cost U Loan Company?



Answer: 7.75%

Your best friend has written you an IOU for last nights bar tab agreeing to pay you $800 at the end of 6 years at the same interest rate you now earn on your savings account. You currently are earning 7% interest compounded annually. What was your friends bar tab?

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Your best friend has written you an IOU for last nights bar tab agreeing to pay you $800 at the end of 6 years at the same interest rate you now earn on your savings account. You currently are earning 7% interest compounded annually. What was your friends bar tab?



Answer: $532.80

You found a bank that will pay you 10% interest compounded semiannually. Your current bank pays interest compounded annually. You know from your finance class at ECU that this is a better deal than what you currently have and open a new account with $500. What is the difference earned between the two accounts at the end of 5 years?

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You found a bank that will pay you 10% interest compounded semiannually. Your current bank pays interest compounded annually. You know from your finance class at ECU that this is a better deal than what you currently have and open a new account with $500. What is the difference earned between the two accounts at the end of 5 years?



Answer: $9

Charles has worked as an instructor at a local community college for the past 12 years. He is a very good teacher and earns a good salary. He has a modest home and a nice car. Although he always has enough money in his account, he is often late making his mortgage and car payments. He does not budget well and does not pay attention to due dates. Recently he was denied when he applied for a credit card. What aspect of Charles' credit card application was the lender considering when it declined to give Charles a credit card?

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Charles has worked as an instructor at a local community college for the past 12 years. He is a very good teacher and earns a good salary. He has a modest home and a nice car. Although he always has enough money in his account, he is often late making his mortgage and car payments. He does not budget well and does not pay attention to due dates. Recently he was denied when he applied for a credit card. What aspect of Charles' credit card application was the lender considering when it declined to give Charles a credit card?



Answer: character

Robert was complaining to Mae that his automobile insurance was not as good as he was lead to believe when he purchased the policy. Robert had backed into the mailbox leaving his house and scratched the rear bumper of his car. It cost him $375 to buff and repaint the bumper. His insurance company would not reimburse Robert for the repair because the cost of the repair was less than the deductible on his insurance policy. He complained that he can easily afford the repair bill himself, buy why should he have to pay? Robert had very low premiums, but now wondered if he should buy a more expensive policy with a lower deductible. What should Mae tell Robert?

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Robert was complaining to Mae that his automobile insurance was not as good as he was lead to believe when he purchased the policy. Robert had backed into the mailbox leaving his house and scratched the rear bumper of his car. It cost him $375 to buff and repaint the bumper. His insurance company would not reimburse Robert for the repair because the cost of the repair was less than the deductible on his insurance policy. He complained that he can easily afford the repair bill himself, buy why should he have to pay? Robert had very low premiums, but now wondered if he should buy a more expensive policy with a lower deductible. What should Mae tell Robert?



Answer: Mae should tell Robert to keep his current policy. He should insure for only the big stuff

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