Assess Yourself
Are you \( \text{you} \) ready to take this lesson's quiz? The questions below will help you find out. Make sure you understand why each correct answer is correct—if you don't, review that part of the lesson.
Which specific branch of the military protects the United States' shorelines?
- Department of Defense
- Coast Guard
- Navy
- Marines
The Coast Guard is responsible for protecting our coastlines. They act as security at all seaports, deter illegal drug trafficking into the country, and conduct search and rescue for any of our coastlines.
The Coast Guard is responsible for protecting our coastlines. They act as security at all seaports, deter illegal drug trafficking into the country, and conduct search and rescue for any of our coastlines.
The Coast Guard is responsible for protecting our coastlines. They act as security at all seaports, deter illegal drug trafficking into the country, and conduct search and rescue for any of our coastlines.
The Coast Guard is responsible for protecting our coastlines. They act as security at all seaports, deter illegal drug trafficking into the country, and conduct search and rescue for any of our coastlines.
What was Milton Bradley's original purpose for creating The Game of Life?
- to teach morals to adults and children
- to create a family game night
- to see if boys or girls liked the game more
- to show children what could happen if they disobey their parents
When Milton Bradley created The Game of Life, he wanted to teach both children and adults morals for living within society.
When Milton Bradley created The Game of Life, he wanted to teach both children and adults morals for living within society.
When Milton Bradley created The Game of Life, he wanted to teach both children and adults morals for living within society.
When Milton Bradley created The Game of Life, he wanted to teach both children and adults morals for living within society.
Lily plans to attend a community college and get an Associate's degree in supply-chain management. With that degree, she can earn $50,000 a year at the local manufacturing plant. If she earns a 2.5% raise yearly, what will Lily's salary be in five years?
- $51,250
- $55,500
- $56,500
- $59,675
Use the formula: Future Income = Current Income(100% of current income + Percentage of Annual Raises)Number of Years in the Future Plug in the known information: \( X = 50,000(1 + .025)^{5} \)Simplify: \( X = 50,000(1.025)^{5} \)Simplify by taking the number in the parentheses to the fifth power: \( X = 50,000(1.13) \)Future Salary: \( \$56,500 \)
Use the formula: Future Income = Current Income(100% of current income + Percentage of Annual Raises)Number of Years in the Future Plug in the known information: \( X = 50,000(1 + .025)^{5} \)Simplify: \( X = 50,000(1.025)^{5} \)Simplify by taking the number in the parentheses to the fifth power: \( X = 50,000(1.13) \)Future Salary: \( \$56,500 \)
Use the formula: Future Income = Current Income(100% of current income + Percentage of Annual Raises)Number of Years in the Future Plug in the known information: \( X = 50,000(1 + .025)^{5} \)Simplify: \( X = 50,000(1.025)^{5} \)Simplify by taking the number in the parentheses to the fifth power: \( X = 50,000(1.13) \)Future Salary: \( \$56,500 \)
Use the formula: Future Income = Current Income(100% of current income + Percentage of Annual Raises)Number of Years in the Future Plug in the known information: \( X = 50,000(1 + .025)^{5} \)Simplify: \( X = 50,000(1.025)^{5} \)Simplify by taking the number in the parentheses to the fifth power: \( X = 50,000(1.13) \)Future Salary: \( \$56,500 \)
How can you lower the cost of getting a bachelor's degree?
- Skip the degree and go directly into the workforce.
- Ask your parents or guardians to take out additional loans.
- Start your post-secondary education by attending a community college.
- Go to a trade school and earn your bachelor's degree there instead.
If you complete your degree's general education courses at a community college, you can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of the same courses at a four-year university.
If you complete your degree's general education courses at a community college, you can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of the same courses at a four-year university.
If you complete your degree's general education courses at a community college, you can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of the same courses at a four-year university.
If you complete your degree's general education courses at a community college, you can save thousands of dollars compared to the cost of the same courses at a four-year university.
What is the highest degree you would need to earn to have a career in law, medicine, or dentistry?
- bachelor's
- professional
- master's
- associate's
To have a career in law, medicine, or dentistry, you must first earn your bachelor's degree and then earn a professional degree.
To have a career in law, medicine, or dentistry, you must first earn your bachelor's degree and then earn a professional degree.
To have a career in law, medicine, or dentistry, you must first earn your bachelor's degree and then earn a professional degree.
To have a career in law, medicine, or dentistry, you must first earn your bachelor's degree and then earn a professional degree.
If you plan to attend a trade school or community college, why is it essential to make sure the school is nationally or regionally accredited?
- so that the school can help you with job placement
- so that you can receive a discount on your student loans by receiving more financial aid
- so that you can receive your diploma or certificate showing completion of the program
- so that future employers know that your degree met industry standards
A school that is nationally or regionally accredited meets agreed-upon academic standards. Some employers will not hire you if your degree comes from an unaccredited school since there is no regional or national recognition of what was actually taught in your program.
A school that is nationally or regionally accredited meets agreed-upon academic standards. Some employers will not hire you if your degree comes from an unaccredited school since there is no regional or national recognition of what was actually taught in your program.
A school that is nationally or regionally accredited meets agreed-upon academic standards. Some employers will not hire you if your degree comes from an unaccredited school since there is no regional or national recognition of what was actually taught in your program.
A school that is nationally or regionally accredited meets agreed-upon academic standards. Some employers will not hire you if your degree comes from an unaccredited school since there is no regional or national recognition of what was actually taught in your program.
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