Which of the Following Is True Regarding an Agent Who

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding an agent who is acting for an undisclosed principal?

• A) The agent with actual authority will bind both himself and the principal on most contracts.
• B) The third party will never be bound in a contract with the principal.
• C) An undisclosed principal will bind only himself and not the agent.
• D) Failure to disclose the name of the principal is a form of fraud.

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Definitions:

Operating Cycle

The duration of time it takes for a business to turn its inventory into cash through sales.

Merchandiser

A person or company involved in the purchase and sale of goods. In accounting, it refers to a business that sells finished goods to consumers.

Cash Sales

Transactions in which the buyer pays for a good or service with cash at the time of purchase.

Purchases of Merchandise

Transactions involving the buying of goods for resale, typically used in retail or wholesale businesses.