Question

1. stuff doesnt equal __. debt makes people look better off than they __.

○ wealth; actually are
○ investments; should be
○ happiness; deserve
○ income; want to be

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze the logical relationship. The first blank needs a concept that "stuff" (material possessions) isn't equivalent to, and the second blank relates to how debt makes people appear. "Wealth" is about net worth (assets - debt), so stuff (assets bought, maybe with debt) isn't wealth. The second part: debt can make people look wealthier than they "actually are" (since debt is a liability, their true wealth is lower). Other options don't fit: "Investments" vs stuff is illogical; "Happiness" is unrelated to debt's appearance; "Income" and "want to be" don't connect to debt's effect on perceived wealth.

Answer:

A. Wealth; actually are