Ruth Has Taken Up the Responsibility of Maintaining Her Joint

question 60

Multiple Choice

Ruth has taken up the responsibility of maintaining her joint family's expenses.She keeps track of the entire family's needs and discusses with the other family members about the purchases to be made.Ruth plays the role of a(n) _____ in her household purchase process.

• A) decision maker
• B) user
• C) gatekeeper
• D) purchaser
• E) influencer

Determine the monthly or periodic payment amount needed to repay loans or accumulate a specified amount over a fixed term.

Understand and apply the principles of compounding interest and its impact on saving and borrowing.

Evaluate the effects of differing compounding frequencies (e.g., monthly, quarterly, annually) on the accumulation or depletion of funds.

Plan financial goals by calculating necessary contributions toward retirement, education funds, or significant purchases.

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