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What teenager wouldn't want a car? But before they make that big purchase, this exercise helps them to understand the costs involved. It includes a worksheet to calculate expenses like taxes and fees, maintenance, gas and insurance, as well as personal finance information. A really solid exercise for young people, this is just one of a series on personal transportation considerations, and other finance lessons.

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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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For Teacher Use
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1 day
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Year
2012
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