Question

Katherine Kocher has determined the following information about her own financial situation. Her checking account is worth $850 and her savings account is worth $1,200. She owns her own home that has a market value of $98,000. She has furniture and appliances worth $12,000 and a home computer and laptop worth $3,300. She has a car worth $12,500. She has recently purchased a mutual fund worth $5,500 and she has a retirement account worth $38,550. What is the value of her personal possessions

Answer 1

Answer:

Katherine Kocher

The value of her personal possessions is:

$171,900

Explanation:

a) Data and Calculations:

Checking account =        $850

Savings account =           1,200

Home value =               98,000

Furniture & appliances 12,000

Home computer/laptop 3,300

Car                                12,500

Investments:

Mutual fund                   5,500

Retirement account    38,550

Total value =             $171,900

b) Katherine's personal possessions include all her personal assets.  Her net worth will be the difference between all her personal assets and her personal debts or liabilities.