Chapter1: Making Economics Decisions
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Transcribed Image Text:For each of the following, circle whether the person or organization described is helped, hurt, or
not affected by inflation. Then, explain your answer.
1. Banks that extend fixed-rate loans.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
2. Farmers buy machinery using a fixed-rate loan.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
3. Your family buys a new home using an adjustable-rate mortgage.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
4. You have a savings account paying a fixed-rate of interest.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
5. A retired couple lives entirely on fixed pensions from former employers.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
6. You work a job that does not offer you a COLA.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
7. Banks that offer adjustable-rate loans.
Helped
Hurt
Unaffected
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