Learn Investing Strategy From Warren Buffett! Trivia Quiz

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    When did Buffett begin to buy The Coca-Cola Company?

    • 1980
    • 1987
    • 1988
    • 1990
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Warren Buffett is the chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. Warren is one of the most successful investors in the world. His present net worth of US$82 billion makes him the third-wealthiest person in the world. This short quiz will test your knowledge of what you know about Warren Buffett.

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  • 2. 
    What was his starting salary at Benjamin Graham's partnership? - ProProfs

    What was his starting salary at Benjamin Graham's partnership?

    • $75,000 per annum

    • $12,000 per annum

    • $25,000 per annum

    • $120,000 per annum 

    Correct Answer
    A. $12,000 per annum
    Explanation
    The correct answer is $12,000 per annum. This means that his starting salary at Benjamin Graham's partnership was $12,000 per year.

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  • 3. 
    When was Berkshire Hathaway founded? - ProProfs

    When was Berkshire Hathaway founded?

    • 1892

    • 1839

    • 1838

    • 1840

    Correct Answer
    A. 1839
    Explanation
    Berkshire Hathaway was founded in 1839.

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  • 4. 
    What did he study at Columbia University? - ProProfs

    What did he study at Columbia University?

    • Economics

    • Political science 

    • Accounting 

    • Anatomy 

    Correct Answer
    A. Economics
    Explanation
    He studied Economics at Columbia University.

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  • 5. 
    When did Charlie Munger become the vice president of the Berkshire Hathaway company? - ProProfs

    When did Charlie Munger become the vice president of the Berkshire Hathaway company?

    • 1960

    • 1978

    • 1960

    • 1970

    Correct Answer
    A. 1978
    Explanation
    Charlie Munger became the vice president of Berkshire Hathaway in 1978.

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  • 6. 
    What was his position at Graham Newman Corp? - ProProfs

    What was his position at Graham Newman Corp?

    • CEO

    • Vice-Chairman 

    • Chairman 

    • Securities Analysts

    Correct Answer
    A. Securities Analysts
    Explanation
    The given question asks about the position held by the person at Graham Newman Corp. The correct answer, "Securities Analysts," suggests that the person's role or job title at the company was related to analyzing securities.

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  • 7. 
    What is the worth of the forward contracts to deliver U.S dollars against other currencies? - ProProfs

    What is the worth of the forward contracts to deliver U.S dollars against other currencies?

    • $11 Billion 

    • $11 Million 

    • $5,000

    • $400,000

    Correct Answer
    A. $11 Billion 
    Explanation
    The worth of the forward contracts to deliver U.S dollars against other currencies is $11 billion.

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  • 8. 
    When did he reveal that 35% of the partnership' assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company? - ProProfs

    When did he reveal that 35% of the partnership' assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company?

    • 1960

    • 1961

    • 1964

    • 1974

    Correct Answer
    A. 1961
    Explanation
    In 1961, he revealed that 35% of the partnership's assets were invested in the Sanborn Map Company.

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  • 9. 
    When did he become a billionaire? - ProProfs

    When did he become a billionaire?

    • May 29, 1990

    • April 23, 1998

    • March 13, 1995

    • June 17, 1996

    Correct Answer
    A. May 29, 1990
  • 10. 
    When did he discover that Graham was on the board of GEICO insurance? - ProProfs

    When did he discover that Graham was on the board of GEICO insurance?

    • 1960

    • 1962

    • 1952

    • 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. 1952

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