A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) Is

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Multiple Choice

A Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA) is:

• A) an area where there has been at least a 15 percent change in the population during the previous 10 years.
• B) a city with 250,000 or more people.
• C) generally centered on one city or urbanized area of 50,000 or more inhabitants and includes bordering urban areas.
• D) a Census Bureau term that corresponds to county-by-county political boundaries.
• E) All of the above.

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Definitions:

Compounded Quarterly

A financial calculation where interest is added to the principal four times a year, resulting in an increased amount on which subsequent interest calculations are based.

Lump Sum

A one-time transaction made at a specific moment, rather than several payments spread across a period.

Withdraw

To remove funds from a bank account or investment.

Semi-Annually

Occurring or done every six months or twice a year.