Questão de Inglês: leitura de textos financeiros
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Questão 21, Múltipla escolha
When inflation rises, the money in a savings account buys less than it did before. To protect their purchasing power, many households look for investments that pay more than the rise in prices. Such investments, however, frequently carry higher risks. A fund that promises large returns may lose value quickly if markets fall. Financial advisers therefore suggest that people keep an emergency reserve in a safe and liquid place before they accept greater risk.
According to the text, when inflation rises, money in a savings account
- A)
buys exactly the same as before
- B)
automatically doubles in value
- C)
cannot be withdrawn
- D)
buys less than it did before
- E)
turns into a fund
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Gabarito: letra D
A primeira frase informa que, com a alta da inflação, o dinheiro na poupança buys less than it did before, ou seja, compra menos do que antes. Comprar exatamente o mesmo é a distratora direta, pois nega o efeito descrito.
- A)