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9.19 Credit, Interest, and Credit Scores Worksheet

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Credit, Interest, and Credit Scores - Compare forms of credit; calculate the effect of interest and fees on total repayment; explain behaviors that influence credit scores. (NSPFE 2021 Topic V)

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Social Studies

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Problem 1Difficulty: Mastery

Ravi is comparing two ways to finance $6,500.00 for 2 years. Loan X uses 'add-on interest' at 12% per year: interest is computed on the ORIGINAL principal for the whole term, then added to the principal. Loan Y is a standard loan advertised at 12% APR. For a rough comparison, estimate its interest using average balance ≈ principal ÷ 2. Use: Add-on total ≈ principal + (principal × rate × years) Standard total ≈ principal + (principal ÷ 2 × APR × years) Which loan has the LOWER estimated total repayment under these comparison rules?

ALoan X (add-on interest)

BThey are about the same under the estimate.

CNot enough information to compare.

DLoan Y (standard APR)

Solution & Explanation:Loan X interest = $6,500.00 × 0.12 × 2 = $1,560.00; total ≈ $8,060.00. Loan Y estimated interest ≈ ($6,500.00 ÷ 2) × 0.12 × 2 = $780.00; total ≈ $7,280.00. Choose the smaller estimated total.

Problem 2Difficulty: Mastery

Jin will apply for an apartment next month. Jin has one credit card with a $4,000.00 limit and a current balance of $2,200.00. The card reports the statement balance to the credit bureaus each month. Which plan is MOST likely to improve the credit score by the application date (assuming bills are always paid on time)?

AKeep the balance high until after the statement closes, then pay it right before the due date so it is never late.

BApply for several new cards now to increase total limits quickly, even if it creates multiple hard inquiries.

CPay the card down to a low utilization (for example under 10% of the limit) BEFORE the statement closes, and avoid applying for new credit until after the application.

DClose the credit card immediately so the reported balance becomes $0 and the score rises fast.

Solution & Explanation:Scores often reflect what is reported on the statement date. Paying down before the statement closes can lower reported utilization, and avoiding new applications prevents hard inquiries and new-account age effects. Closing the card can reduce available credit and harm utilization/age.

Problem 3Difficulty: Mastery

Tariq's credit card statement uses the average daily balance method. Average daily balance: $1,875.00; APR: 21.99%; Billing cycle: 28 days. There is also a $29.00 fee on the statement. Finance charge ≈ average daily balance × (APR ÷ 365) × days. About how much is the total of (finance charge + fee) on this statement? (Round to the nearest cent.)

A$31.63

B$60.63

C$63.36

D$44.81

Solution & Explanation:Daily rate = 21.99% ÷ 365 = 0.00060247. Finance charge ≈ $1,875.00 × 0.00060247 × 28 = $31.63. Add the fee $29.00: total = $31.63 + $29.00 = $60.63.

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This worksheet is designed specifically for Civics Social Studies students. It aligns with educational standard EPF.9.19 (Grade 9 Social Studies practice focus: Credit, Interest, and Credit Scores.).