A Contract in Which the Values Exchanged Are Not Equal

question 6

Multiple Choice

A contract in which the values exchanged are not equal because chance is involved is called a(n)

• A)contract of adhesion.
• B)unilateral contract.
• C)conditional contract.
• D)aleatory contract.

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Definitions:

Par Value

The face value of a bond or stock, as specified by the issuing company, which does not necessarily reflect its market value.

Legal Capital

The minimum amount of capital that a company is required to maintain for the protection of its creditors.

Stockholders

Individuals or entities that own shares in a corporation, giving them various rights including a claim on part of the company's profits in the form of dividends.

Capital Paid

The total amount of money that investors have contributed to a corporation by purchasing shares of stock, also known as paid-in capital.