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What is the formula for calculating profit?
What type of income is a commission?
What is the difference between income and expenditure called when expenditure exceeds income?
What is a study loan?
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What is the purpose of a budget?
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What is a bursary?
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What is the type of income that is regular and unchanging?
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What is gratuities also known as?
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What is personal expenditure?
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What is an example of a fixed expense?
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What is the primary purpose of drawing up a budget?
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What is the difference between a budget and a statement?
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Why is it important to repay debts before starting to save?
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What is the formula for calculating monthly savings?
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What is the purpose of calculating percentages for budgeting?
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What is an example of occasional expenses?
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What is the main difference between fixed expenses and variable expenses?
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Which of the following is an example of debt?
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What is the primary purpose of creating a budget for a particular item or event?
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Why is it essential to compare budget statements with actual statements?
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What is the first step in budgeting for savings?
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What is the main reason for including savings plans in a budget?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-planned budget?
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What is the purpose of calculating percentages for budgeting?
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What is the primary source of income for individuals who work in a service industry?
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What is the purpose of creating a budget?
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What type of income is received from renting out property?
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What is the term for when income exceeds expenditure?
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What is the main difference between a fixed income and a variable income?
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What is the primary source of income for individuals who produce and sell goods or services?
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What is the term for financial assistance granted to students, usually from government or private companies?
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What is the term for money received as gifts or allowances?
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What is the primary reason for categorizing expenditure into fixed, variable, and occasional expenses?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-planned budget?
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What is the primary purpose of comparing budget statements with actual statements?
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How can one increase the amount available for savings?
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What is the primary benefit of budgeting for specific events or expenses?
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Why is it essential to repay debts before starting to save?
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What is the primary purpose of including a savings plan in a budget?
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What is the primary benefit of monthly budgeting?
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Which of the following incomes can be classified as both fixed and variable?
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What is the primary purpose of distinguishing between fixed, variable, and occasional incomes?
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When creating a budget, what is the importance of distinguishing between surplus and deficit?
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Which of the following statements is true about a budget?
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What is the primary difference between a study loan and a bursary?
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Which of the following is an example of an expenditure item in a budget?
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What is the relationship between income, expenditure, and profit?
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Which of the following is a characteristic of a well-planned budget?
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What is the primary purpose of categorizing income into fixed, variable, and occasional?
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What happens when the total expenditure exceeds the total income?
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What is the primary difference between a salary and a wage?
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What is the purpose of a budget statement?
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What is the relationship between income, expenditure, and profit?
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What is the primary purpose of categorizing expenditure into fixed, variable, and occasional expenses?
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What is the primary benefit of having a budget?
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Which of the following is a result of comparing budget statements with actual statements?
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What is the primary purpose of drawing up a budget?
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What is the primary benefit of budgeting for specific events or expenses?
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What is the primary difference between a study loan and a bursary?
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What is the primary reason for including savings plans in a budget?
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What is the primary purpose of finding better deals on existing expenses in budgeting for savings?
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What is the primary benefit of monthly budgeting?
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What is the primary purpose of setting aside money for unexpected expenses?
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What is the primary purpose of transferring balances to lower interest accounts in budgeting for savings?
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