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Which of the following is not a method by which financial institutions calculate finance charges on credit cards?


A) Previous balance method
B) Ending balance method
C) Average daily balance method
D) Adjusted balance method

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Credit cards are commonly used for purchases such as clothing,car repairs,or the purchase of a new car.

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In applying for a credit card,the potential creditor will look at your ________ to determine if you have funds to cover future debt payments if necessary.

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One of the disadvantages of credit cards is that they allow you to spend beyond your means.

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Assuming you were charged simple interest on a loan of $4,900 which requires you to repay in one year $5,292,what rate of interest would you be charged? (Round interest rate to the nearest hundredth percent if necessary.) (a)9.26% (b)8% (c)7.41% (d)11%

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(b)($5,292...

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Credit cards have all of the following advantages except


A) they allow you to borrow cash interest free for 60 days.
B) make purchases without carrying cash.
C) obtain free financing until the bill is due.
D) itemized monthly statement.

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If you borrowed $8,700 at 6 percent for one year,what would your total interest be if you are charged simple interest? (a)$600 (b)$9,222 (c)$522 (d)$600

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(c)$8,700 ...

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Advantages of using credit include the ability to make purchases when cash inflow is low and the convenience of not carrying cash or checks.

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Compute the new balance on a credit card assuming that: -Beginning balance = $450 -Purchases during the month = $300 -Payments made within the grace period = $250 -Interest rate = 18% (a)$550 (b)$503 (c)$516 (d)$1,000

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The easiest way to establish credit is to


A) purchase a new car with a car loan.
B) purchase a house with a mortgage.
C) apply for a credit card.
D) pay cash for all your purchases.

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It is good financial planning to pay only the minimum credit card payment and thus maintain a balance since interest rates are low on credit cards.

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For good financial management,you should treat a credit card as


A) a source of funds.
B) a means of convenience.
C) a way to finance everything.
D) an inexpensive form of financing.

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Which of the following personal information would not be asked on a credit card application?


A) Cash inflows
B) Country of birth
C) Capital and collateral
D) Cash outflows

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Because credit card interest rates are usually quite high,you should pay off your credit card balances before you invest funds anywhere else.

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When applying for a credit card,the amount of savings that you have will not be a factor in the credit card company's decision.

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Credit cards can eliminate the need for carrying large amounts of cash.

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Cash advances are


A) a good way to finance your purchases.
B) cheaper than a line of credit.
C) not shown on the credit card statement.
D) easy to make at an ATM machine.

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Which of the following is not true about annual fees on credit cards?


A) The fees are the same on all credit cards
B) The fees may be high,up to $70 per year
C) Many cards do not have annual fees
D) Some cards may waive the fees for individuals who pay their credit card bills in a timely manner

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Describe how credit cards affect your personal budget,income statement,and balance sheet.Has credit allowed you to expand your purchases?

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This is a subjective answer.Interest exp...

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New regulations that provide clearer and more favorable financing rules for individual credit card users do all of the following except


A) prohibit interest rate increases if you miss a payment on another credit card.
B) cap the amount of any increase to 5%.
C) require a 45 day notice of any credit card interest rate increase.
D) prohibit the rate on existing credit card balances from being increased unless you are at least 60 days late on payments

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