Personal Life And Career Of Warren Buffett! Trivia Facts Quiz

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    Warren Buffett transferred to the University of Nebraska-Lincoln in what year?

    • 1949
    • 1950
    • 1951
    • 1952
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Warren Edward Buffet is an American investor and businessman. He's regarded as the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway. He's called the 'Oracle of Omaha,' Buffett started trading with buying six cola cans from the local supermarket, and he sold the cans with a five-cent profit per can. Buffett became a billionaire when Berkshire Hathaway began selling class A shares. This quiz will help you with Warren Edward Buffet.

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  • 2. 
    Warren Edward Buffet started his studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in what year? - ProProfs

    Warren Edward Buffet started his studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in what year?

    • 1945

    • 1946

    • 1947

    • 1948

    Correct Answer
    A. 1947
    Explanation
    Warren Edward Buffet started his studies at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania in 1947.

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  • 3. 
    Buffett started trading at the age of what? - ProProfs

    Buffett started trading at the age of what?

    • 5

    • 6

    • 7

    • 8

    Correct Answer
    A. 6
    Explanation
    Buffett started trading at the age of 6. This implies that he began his career in investing and trading at a very young age. Starting at such a young age allowed Buffett to gain valuable experience and knowledge in the field, which contributed to his success as one of the most renowned investors in the world.

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  • 4. 
    Buffett only began making large-scale charitable donations at age of what? - ProProfs

    Buffett only began making large-scale charitable donations at age of what?

    • 70

    • 72

    • 75

    • 78

    Correct Answer
    A. 75
    Explanation
    Buffett began making large-scale charitable donations at the age of 75. This suggests that he may have accumulated significant wealth and resources by that age, allowing him to make substantial contributions to charitable causes. It also implies that he may have reached a stage in his life where he felt it was important to give back and make a positive impact through philanthropy.

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  • 5. 
    Buffett has referred to himself as "how many % Graham."? - ProProfs

    Buffett has referred to himself as "how many % Graham."?

    • 50%

    • 79%

    • 85%

    • 90%

    Correct Answer
    A. 85%
    Explanation
    Buffett has referred to himself as "85% Graham" because he was heavily influenced by Benjamin Graham, his mentor and a renowned investor. Graham's investment philosophy, which focused on value investing and fundamental analysis, had a significant impact on Buffett's approach to investing. Buffett often credits Graham for shaping his investment style and considers himself to be 85% aligned with Graham's principles.

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  • 6. 
    Warren Buffett bought up a significant stake in Pilot Travel Centers, the owners of the Pilot Flying J chain of truck stops in which of these years? - ProProfs

    Warren Buffett bought up a significant stake in Pilot Travel Centers, the owners of the Pilot Flying J chain of truck stops in which of these years?

    • 2015

    • 2016

    • 2017

    • 2018

    Correct Answer
    A. 2017
    Explanation
    In 2017, Warren Buffett purchased a significant stake in Pilot Travel Centers, the owners of the Pilot Flying J chain of truck stops. This indicates that Buffett saw potential in the company and believed it would be a profitable investment.

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  • 7. 
    Buffett and Charlie Munger, were investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for fraud when? - ProProfs

    Buffett and Charlie Munger, were investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for fraud when?

    • 1970

    • 1972

    • 1975

    • 1977

    Correct Answer
    A. 1975
    Explanation
    Buffett and Charlie Munger were investigated by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for fraud in 1975.

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  • 8. 
    Warren Buffett made how many million dollar investment in a windmill manufacturing company? - ProProfs

    Warren Buffett made how many million dollar investment in a windmill manufacturing company?

    • $1m

    • $1.2m

    • $1.5m

    • $1.6?

    Correct Answer
    A. $1m
    Explanation
    Warren Buffett made a $1 million investment in a windmill manufacturing company.

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  • 9. 
    Warren had opened a total of seven partnerships in what year? - ProProfs

    Warren had opened a total of seven partnerships in what year?

    • 1957

    • 1958

    • 1959

    • 1960

    Correct Answer
    A. 1959
    Explanation
    Warren had opened a total of seven partnerships in the year 1959.

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    Berkshire Hathaway was trading at $8,000 a share in what year? - ProProfs

    Berkshire Hathaway was trading at $8,000 a share in what year?

    • 1988

    • 1989

    • 1990

    • 1991

    Correct Answer
    A. 1988
    Explanation
    In 1988, Berkshire Hathaway was trading at $8,000 a share.

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