Ribbit: I Don’t Know How Much I Owe Him, Can I Round the Amount?

Quiz

1 - To which of the following does the prohibition of "ribbit" apply?

• The lender.
• The witnesses.
• Both of the above.

2 - Which of the following situations is "ribbit according to the Torah (as opposed to being rabbinically enacted)?

• Giving a gift to the lender.
• Fixing an additional amount to be paid, at the time of the loan.
• Both of the above.

3 - If the borrower and lender disagree on the amount of the loan, which of the following would you advise the borrower to do?

• Pay the minimum.
• Pay the maximum.
• Come to a compromise.