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Budget Components Answer Key
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Budget Components Answer Key
📚 Part 1: Multiple Choice - ANSWER KEY
1. What is the money you earn called?
Expenses
✓ Income
2. Which of these is a NEED?
Video games
✓ Food
3. What is money you spend called?
✓ Expenses
4. Check all that are WANTS (not needs):
✓ Ice cream
✓ Movie tickets
💰 Part 2: Budget Calculations - ANSWER KEY
5. Sarah earns $20 from chores and $15 from her allowance. What is her total income?
Answer: $35
Work: $20 + $15 = $35
Work: $20 + $15 = $35
6. Tom's budget: Income = $50, Expenses = $35. How much can he save?
Answer: $15
Work: $50 - $35 = $15
Work: $50 - $35 = $15
7. Complete this budget equation: Income - ________ = Savings
Answer: Expenses
8. Lisa wants to buy a $30 game. She saves $5 per week. How many weeks will it take?
Answer: 6 weeks
Work: $30 ÷ $5 = 6 weeks
Work: $30 ÷ $5 = 6 weeks
✏️ Part 3: Short Answer - ANSWER KEY
9. Explain the difference between needs and wants in your own words.
Sample Answer: Needs are things you must have to survive and be healthy, like food, water, shelter, and clothing. Wants are things you would like to have but don't need to survive, like toys, candy, or video games.
10. Why is it important to make a budget?
Sample Answer: A budget helps you plan how to spend your money wisely. It makes sure you have enough money for things you need and helps you save for things you want. It prevents you from spending more money than you have.
11. Name three ways a student your age could earn income.
Sample Answers:
• Doing chores at home
• Getting an allowance
• Selling lemonade or baked goods
• Walking dogs for neighbors
• Recycling bottles and cans
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