Shopping and Money: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Eighth Graders

Question 1

What is the German word for "discount"?

Accepted Answer

Rabatt

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Preis

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Kaution

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Steuer

Question 2

What is the German translation for the English word "bakery"?

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Bäckerei

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Metzgerei

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Drogerie

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Apotheke

Question 3

In today's shopping world, which payment method is not commonly used?

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Barter

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Cash

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Credit Card

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Mobile Payment

Question 4

What is the German word for the English adjective "expensive"?

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Teuer

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Günstig

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Schön

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Groß

Question 5

Translate the English sentence "I have to buy new shoes" into German, using the correct form of the modal verb "müssen".

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Ich muss neue Schuhe kaufen.

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Ich brauche neue Schuhe kaufen.

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Ich soll neue Schuhe kaufen.

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct dative case form of the German noun "der Apfel" (the apple)?

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dem Apfel

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den Apfel

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des Apfels

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das Apfel

Question 7

How do cultures influence shopping habits and practices? Provide specific examples to support your answer.

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In some cultures, haggling over prices is common, while in others it's considered rude.

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The types of products sold in stores can vary based on the culture.

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Different cultures may have unique methods of payment.

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Shopping customs are the same in all cultures.

Question 8

To promote sustainable shopping, which action is most effective in addressing ethical concerns about fast fashion?

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Inform consumers about the ethical impact of their shopping choices.

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Promote fast fashion due to its low cost.

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Ignore ethical concerns since they only affect businesses.

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Boycott fast fashion brands as the only way to achieve sustainability.

Question 9

When shopping, how does thinking about the value you get for your money impact your spending choices?

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I usually spend less when I find good value for my money.

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I buy what I want, even if it's not a good value.

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I'm always able to find the best deals, so value for money doesn't matter to me.

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Thinking about value for money makes me spend more because I feel like I'm getting a good deal.

Question 10

Where would you go in a store to purchase a new computer?

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Electronics department

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Grocery department

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Clothing department

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Toy department

Question 11

When shopping in Germany, which phrase is the most polite way to ask a store employee for assistance?

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Entschuldigung

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Ich brauche Hilfe.

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Kannst du mir helfen?

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Bitte, hilf mir.

Question 12

How can consumers make smart choices when shopping, even when faced with advertising?

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Understand how ads work and think critically about their messages.

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Ignore all ads and only look at product details.

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Ads only work on people who don't think carefully.

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Always trust ads because they give fair and accurate information.

Question 13

How does creating a budget help people achieve their financial goals and manage their money more effectively?

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It helps people prioritize their spending and ensure they have enough money for essential expenses.

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It eliminates the need for saving money since all income is spent.

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It is only beneficial for high-income earners.

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A budget is an inflexible plan that cannot be adjusted once created.

Question 14

In Spanish, what is the word for "price"?

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Precio

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Tienda

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Comprar

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Cuenta

Question 15

When asking for the price of an item in French, what is the correct way to phrase the question?

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Combien ça coûte ?

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Où est la caisse ?

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Je voudrais acheter ça.

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C'est cher.

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT a currency used in Europe?

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Yen

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Euro

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Pound Sterling

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Swiss Franc

Question 17

What is the main difference between a debit card and a credit card?

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Debit cards draw money directly from your bank account, while credit cards allow you to borrow money.

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Credit cards are more secure than debit cards.

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Debit cards have higher interest rates than credit cards.

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There is no difference between debit cards and credit cards.

Question 18

To manage your money effectively, it's recommended to:

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Do all of the above.

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Create a budget and track your expenses.

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Spend less than you earn.

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Avoid using credit cards.

Question 19

Which of the following is considered a poor financial habit?

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Spending more than you earn.

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Saving money regularly.

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Investing in the stock market.

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Paying your bills on time.

Question 20

Which of the following is not a type of currency used in the United States?

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Pound

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Dollar

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Cent

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Dime

Question 21

What is the English translation of 'tarjeta de crédito'?

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Credit card

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Debit card

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Cash card

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Gift card

Question 22

When asking for the price of a gallon of milk at the grocery store, which phrase would be most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

How much does a gallon of milk cost?

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What is the price of milk per gallon?

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How many dollars for a gallon of milk?

Question 23

How do you ask 'How much is this?' in Spanish?

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¿Cuánto es esto?

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¿Cuánto vale esto?

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¿Qué costo esto?

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¿Cuál es el precio?

Question 24

To compare prices, which question would you ask?

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Which shirt is cheaper?

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How much is the blue shirt?

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Can I get a discount?

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Do you have this in a larger size?

Question 25

You have 10 dollars and buy a book for 7 dollars. How much change do you get back?

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$2

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$3

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$5

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$7

Question 26

Which is a common currency in the United States?

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Dollar

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Euro

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Yen

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Pound

Question 27

You exchange 500 dollars into Euros. The exchange rate is 1 Euro = $1.25. How many Euros do you get?

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600

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400

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500

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700

Question 28

Which word means 'bargain'?

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Oferta

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Venta

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Compra

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Precio

Question 29

To ask for a discount, which phrase would you use?

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Puedo tener un descuento?

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Es demasiado caro.

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Quiero comprar dos.

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No me gusta el color.

Question 30

Which is NOT a good practice for managing money?

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Borrowing money you can't afford

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Saving regularly

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Spending wisely

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Investing in a diverse portfolio

Question 31

What is compound interest and how does it impact savings and investments over time?

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Interest earned is added to the principal, increasing the balance and earning interest on the new amount.

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Interest earned is paid out at the end of each year and not reinvested.

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Compound interest is only beneficial for investments with a short time frame.

Question 32

What is a main reason why people use banks?

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To borrow money

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To make money

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To pay taxes

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To write laws

Question 33

What is the appropriate procedure for returning an item to a store?

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Approach a customer service employee, provide your receipt, and explain your reason for returning the item.

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Leave the item on the checkout counter with a note explaining your reason for returning it.

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Call the store to obtain a return authorization number before returning the item.

Question 34

When comparing prices, why is it helpful to consider the unit price?

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To determine which product offers the best value for each unit

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To find the product with the lowest overall cost

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To calculate the total cost of buying multiple units

Question 35

When shopping online, what's the best way to compare prices and get the best deals?

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Use a price comparison website

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Check only one or two websites

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Always buy the cheapest item

Question 36

Which phrase is NOT used to ask for prices in French?

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Vous avez des réductions?

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Combien coûte?

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Quel est le prix?

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C'est combien?

Question 37

When you buy something, what is the main reason for getting a warranty?

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To protect you if it breaks or doesn't work right

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To make sure it will last forever

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To let you return it for any reason

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To give you a discount on future purchases

Question 38

Which of these services is usually NOT offered by banks?

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Tax preparation

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Checking accounts

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Loans

Question 39

What's the key difference between shopping in a store and shopping online?

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Talking to a person vs. using a website

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Higher prices online vs. lower prices in stores

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More choices in stores vs. fewer choices online

Question 40

Which of the following currencies is worth more than the Euro?

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British Pound

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Swiss Franc

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Swedish Krona

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Polish Zloty

Question 41

What is the main purpose of a warranty?

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To protect consumers from defective or malfunctioning products.

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To guarantee that a product will never break down.

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To only cover new products.

Question 42

What is the Spanish word for "price"?

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Precio

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Costo

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Cuenta

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Dinero

Question 43

How do you say "I would like to buy this" in Japanese?

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Kore o kaimasu

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Kono o kaimasu

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Sore o kaimasu

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Ano o kaimasu

Question 44

How do you say "Thank you for your purchase" in Japanese?

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Arigatou gozaimasu

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Otsukaresama desu

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Sumimasen

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Sayonara

Question 45

What is the Spanish word for 'price'?

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precio

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dinero

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cuenta

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valor

Question 46

How would you ask 'How much does this cost?' in French?

Accepted Answer

Combien ça coûte?

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Quel est le prix?

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Qu'est-ce que ça vaut?

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C'est combien?

Question 47

Which of the following is NOT a way to compare prices in English?

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less

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cheaper than

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more expensive than

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costs the same as

Question 48

What is the currency symbol for the Euro?

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€

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$

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£

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¥

Question 49

How would you say 'I would like to pay with a credit card' in Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Me gustaría pagar con una tarjeta de crédito

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Quiero pagar con una tarjeta de crédito

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Necesito pagar con una tarjeta de crédito

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Tengo que pagar con una tarjeta de crédito

Question 50

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of using a debit card?

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Overdraft protection

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Convenience

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Security

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Rewards points

Question 51

What is a budget?

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A plan for how you will spend your money

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A record of how you have spent your money

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A way to save money

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A way to make money

Question 52

When shopping in foreign markets, what is a common practice in many cultures?

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Negotiating prices (haggling)

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Tipping vendors after each purchase

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Paying the full price without negotiating

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Avoiding eye contact with vendors

Question 53

When asking for a discount, which phrase is the most polite?

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Could you offer me a discount?

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Can I get a discount?

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Give me a discount, please.

Question 54

When managing your money, which action is unwise?

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Sharing personal financial information, like your credit card number, with a stranger

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Creating a budget to track your spending

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Using credit cards responsibly by paying off your balance on time

Question 55

Which of the following investments typically offers a higher potential return but also carries a higher risk?

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Stocks

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Bonds

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Mutual funds

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Savings accounts

Question 56

Translate the Spanish phrase "¿Cuánto cuesta?" into English.

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How much is this?

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Thank you

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Where is it?

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Hello, how are you?

Question 57

Translate the English phrase 'The shirt is too expensive.' into Spanish.

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La camisa es demasiado cara.

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La camisa es muy barata.

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La camisa es bonita.

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La camisa cuesta mucho.

Question 58

Which of the following is NOT a type of credit card?

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Cheque

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MasterCard

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Visa

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American Express

Question 59

Which of the following is a good strategy for managing money?

Accepted Answer

Create a budget

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Spend all your money as soon as you get it

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Don't save any money

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Borrow money from friends and family whenever you need it

Question 60

Translate the Spanish phrase "Necesito cambiar dinero." into English.

Accepted Answer

I need to exchange some money.

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I must change money.

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I want to change money.

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I can change money.

Question 61

Which of the following is not a generally accepted form of currency?

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Wood

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Yen

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Euro

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Dollar

Question 62

What is the term for a small amount of money that is returned to a customer after a purchase?

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Change

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Tax

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Fee

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Discount

Question 63

When comparing prices, which of the following is the most accurate method?

Accepted Answer

Check unit prices

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Ask a salesperson

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Compare the total cost

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Guess which is cheaper

Question 64

What does the abbreviation 'MSRP' typically stand for?

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Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price

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Minimum Sale Required Price

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Most Suggested Retail Price

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Mandatory Suggested Retail Price