Question

Liam uses his credit card regularly and always pays the minimum payment on his credit card statement each month. It is MOST LIKELY that Liam’s credit card balance will ________ over time.
A. increase

B. decrease

C. stay the same

D. Paid in full

Answer 1

Answer:

A. increase

Explanation:

Liam has not been clearing his credit card as per the monthly statement. It means that every month, he carries a balance to the next month.

Credit cards charge an interest rate known as the Annual Percentage Rate APR. Credit cards APR is among the highest interest rate in the market today. On average, the APR rate is about 21 percent.

When Liam does not clear his balance for the month, it means the amount carried forward will be subject to the APR. His debts will include the interest and regular expenses. The interest on a credit card is calculated and applied every month. Carrying forward balances then means this month's balance plus interest becomes a new balance for the next month. Interest charged in the previous month will subject to attract interest in the coming month.