Budgeting Feb 2024

Question 1

How much of the nation's water is supplied by aquifers?

Accepted Answer

90%

Question 2

Jabar broke his leg while riding his bike. How does having health insurance help him?

Accepted Answer

Jabar will likely owe part of his medical bill, depending on his insurance

Question 3

The Republican National Convention will be held July 15-18 in

Accepted Answer

Milwaukee Wisconsin

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a cost of owning a car?

Accepted Answer

Utilities

Question 5

Which of the following would typically NOT be covered under renter's insurance?

Accepted Answer

Your apartment is broken into and illegal drugs are stolen, Your apartment is flooded, destroying your furniture

Question 6

What made Alice Ball noteworthy?

Accepted Answer

She developed an effective treatment for leprosy.

Question 7

What is the median age of Africa's population?

Accepted Answer

19 years old

Question 8

About how much of your income should go towards transportation?

Accepted Answer

5-10%, 12-15%

Question 9

CA and how many other states vote on Super Tuesday, March 5th?

Accepted Answer

15

Question 10

What is a deductible this is for auto insurance and often for health insurance?

Accepted Answer

The amount you pay before your insurance begins to pay

Question 11

"Most of the water we're pulling out of the ground is thousands of years old." The central idea is that _______________.

Accepted Answer

aquifers...could take centuries+ to replenish-if they recover at all

Question 12

According to a rule of thumb, rent SHOULD NEVER take up MORE THAN ____ % of your take-home/net pay.

Accepted Answer

30-35%

Question 13

According to the article, why didn't the New York Times print obituaries for these women in the years that they died?

Accepted Answer

The newspaper focused primarily on White men.

Question 14

It's common to HAVE all of the following expenses BEFORE signing a lease EXCEPT...

Accepted Answer

Renter's Insurance

Question 15

Which of the following are TRUE about gross income and net income?

Accepted Answer

Gross income is the total amount earned BEFORE deductions

Question 16

You should ALWAYS pay yourself first which means?

Accepted Answer

Put a set amount of money in a savings or investment account, Put money in a savings/investment account and an emergency fund account

Question 17

According to the article, which of the following poses an obstacle to solving the groundwater crisis?

Accepted Answer

inefficient government regulation

Question 18

One reason Africa is well suited to help fight climate change is because it has____________________________.

Accepted Answer

60% of the world's solar energy potential

Question 19

Based on the article, which of the following has led to aquifer depletion?

Accepted Answer

all of the above

Question 20

The Democratic National Convention will be held Aug 19-22 in

Accepted Answer

Chicago Illinois

Question 21

Which of the following is an example of buying something you NEED?

Accepted Answer

There is no food in the fridge I need to get some groceries.

Question 22

Who was the first computer programmer?

Accepted Answer

Ada Lovelace

Question 23

According to "Where the Young People Are" box, what % of the world's 15-24 pop. is Africa projected to have in 2050?

Accepted Answer

35%

Question 24

An aquifer is _________________.

Accepted Answer

an underground body of porous rock or sediment that holds groundwater

Question 25

According to the article, why didn't White Americans notice Ora Washington's accomplishments?

Accepted Answer

She was relegated to a segregated corner of the sports world.

Question 26

Which of the following statements is incorrect?

Accepted Answer

More people immigrate to Africa than emigrate from Africa.

Question 27

Which of the following WILL you pay WHEN you sign your lease to rent an apartment?

Accepted Answer

Security deposit

Question 28

Which of the following may NOT always appear on your paycheck stub?

Accepted Answer

Your Role/Title

Question 29

Which step can help mitigate the risk of buying a used car?

Accepted Answer

Get a Vehicle History Report or have a mechanic inspect car b4 you buy it

Question 30

How does the 50/30/20 rule of thumb for budgeting allocate your income?

Accepted Answer

50% Needs, 30% Wants, 20% Savings & Debt Repayment

Question 31

Which of the following reasons would explain why Justin has decided not to own a car?

Accepted Answer

The walking score in his city is high

Budgeting Feb 2024

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Budgeting Feb 2024

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