Laura could sell her car for $18,000, and she owes $5,500 on it. Which statement best describes how this situation affects her net worth?

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Laura has an $18,000 asset and a $5,500 liability.

Laura has an $18,000 asset and a $5,500 liability.

Laura has a $15,500 asset and an $18,000 liability.

Laura has a $15,500 asset and an $18,000 liability.

Laura's car is considered a liability only because she still owes money on it.

Laura's car is considered a liability only because she still owes money on it.

Laura's car is considered an asset only because it is worth more than she owes.

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The statement that best describes how this situation affects Laura's net worth is:

Laura has an $18,000 asset and a $5,500 liability.

In this case, Laura's car is considered an asset worth $18,000, and she has a liability of $5,500, which is the amount she owes on the car. To calculate her net worth related to the car, you would subtract the liability from the asset, resulting in a net worth benefit of $12,500 from the car ($18,000 - $5,500 = $12,500).