Activity 1: True or False

True or False. Write the word True is the statement is correct and False if the statement is incorrect. Write
you answer in the space provided before the number.

True 1. Low interest rates on borrowings tend to attract more investors.

False 2. It is advisable to rent a big space for a new business with limited capital.
False 3. Setting up minimum wage is solely regulated by the company/employer.
True 4. Good infrastructures attract investors.
False 5. Electricity facility is an example of investment.
False 6. High interest rates mean more investors.
True 7. Tax is the lifeblood of the economy.
True 8. Social services provided by the government to its citizens come from investments.
True 9. High taxes tend to lessen investment.
True 10. Tax holiday is given to new investors to attract more investments.
True 11. If the interest rate is low, the value of dollar tends to increase.
False 12. If the interest rate is high, the value of Peso tends to decrease.
False 13. High tax rates lead to less job creation.
True 14. Minimum wage results in the increase of unemployment.
True 15. Interest rate – investments; tax evasion – tax.

Activity 2: Matching Type

Match column A with column B. Write the letter of your choice before the number.
Column A Column B

C 1. Rent A.

D 2. Minimum wage

B 3. Tax

A 4. Investments B.

E 5. Interest rate

C.

D.

E.
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Activity 3: Yes, or No

Direction: Check the box of the correct answer.

Yes No
1. Wage refers to income received by professionals like teachers, doctors, lawyers and /c
nurses.
2. Loans and borrowings bear interest. /
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3. DOLE is a government agency authorized to review and regulate minimum wage in
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the country. ⸙ /
4. Lease is the other term used for capital. /
5. Capital and fixed assets are examples of investment.
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