Question

2. Banks are businesses. Like other banks, they seek profit. What goods or services do banks offer customers? How do they earn profit?

Answer 1

English -> Banks offer mostly services and practically no goods. Banks allow depositors to earn interest on their money, and they can supply borrowers with loans to buy houses, cars, etc. The interest from these loans is one of they ways they profit.

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Portuguese -> Os bancos oferecem principalmente serviços e praticamente nenhuma mercadoria. Os bancos permitem que os depositantes ganhem juros sobre seu dinheiro e podem fornecer aos tomadores empréstimos para comprar casas, carros, etc. Os juros desses empréstimos são uma das maneiras pelas quais eles lucram.

Answer 2

Banks offer mostly services and practically no goods. Banks allow depositors to earn interest on their money, and they can supply borrowers with loans to buy houses, cars, etc. The interest from these loans is one of they ways they profit.