After Seeing Mort's Advertisement: "You Aren't Gettin' Any Younger! Start

question 61

Multiple Choice

After seeing Mort's advertisement: "You Aren't Gettin' Any Younger! Start Planning for Heaven Today!" an) ___________ firm decided the aging population was a good investment.Although they typically look at start-ups with great promise,they approached Mort with $6 million dollars for a major three-city expansion that included six new funeral homes,a crematory,and mausoleum.After researching the idea,Mort agreed to give-up 50% ownership of the business in order to secure these funds.His last thoughts as he began to sign the papers were: "Now,I'll be able to compete with the big guys!"

• A)retained earnings
• B)indentured
• C)venture capital
• D)leveraged buyout

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