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Year 9

Planned saving and borrowing

I can calculate, evaluate and select the most appropriate saving schemes and borrowing arrangements for given circumstances.

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Planned saving and borrowing

I can calculate, evaluate and select the most appropriate saving schemes and borrowing arrangements for given circumstances.

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Key learning points

  1. Certain situations may require planned saving/ borrowing. Interest rates and my circumstances will affect my choices.
  2. Saving schemes/borrowing arrangements need to be analysed to determine the most appropriate choice for my circumstances.
  3. Planned and organised saving/borrowing over extended periods of time can be useful when managing my money effectively.

Keywords

  • Annual percentage rate - The annual percentage rate (APR) is the cost of borrowing money on a credit card or loan over a year.

Common misconception

Being in debt is always bad.

Managing debt is a key skill and being able to do this may save you money over a longer term.


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Pupils may wish to discuss what other big purchases/expenses may occur (such as buying property). They could discuss the likelihood that someone can buy property outright rather than borrowing money to buy the property. Does this mean we should not buy a property?
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6 Questions

Q1.
When money is added to an account, it can be said that the account has been with that amount.
Correct answer: credited
debited
added
subtracted
Q2.
Credit (rating) is a score reflecting how trusted you are to pay back any money that you borrow.
qualitative
Correct answer: numerical
descriptive
Q3.
Which of the following are emergency expenses?
council tax
festival tickets
car MOT
Correct answer: boiler repair
holiday insurance
Q4.
Sofia's mobile phone contract costs £33.50 per month. What is her annual phone bill?
Correct Answer: £402, £402.00
Q5.
Calculate 15% of 360
Correct Answer: 54
Q6.
Calculate 35% of £640
Correct Answer: £224, £224.00

6 Questions

Q1.
The is the cost of borrowing money on a credit card or loan over a year.
Correct Answer: APR, annual percentage rate
Q2.
Match the word/phrase with the correct definition.
Correct Answer:Interest,Money added to savings or loans
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Money added to savings or loans

Correct Answer:Simple interest,Always calculated on the original amount
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Always calculated on the original amount

Correct Answer:Compound interest,Calculated on the original amount and the interest over the period
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Calculated on the original amount and the interest over the period

Correct Answer:Rate of interest,Percentage by which an amount will increase
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Percentage by which an amount will increase

Q3.
Alex borrows £60 and has to pay it back with 6% interest. What is the total he has to repay?
Correct Answer: £63.60
Q4.
Sofia borrows £70 and has to pay it back with 7.5% interest. What is the total she has to repay?
Correct Answer: £75.25
Q5.
I borrow £450 and have to pay it back plus interest. I am asked to make 3 equal payments of £156.30. How much must I pay back in total?
Correct Answer: £468.90
Q6.
I borrow £450 and have to pay it back plus interest. I am asked to make 3 equal payments of £156.30. Which interest rate has been applied?
2.4%
4.03%
Correct answer: 4.2%
35%