All but One of the Following Is a Reason Mutual

question 53

Multiple Choice

All but one of the following is a reason mutual thrifts have converted to stock institutions:

• A) to obtain federal deposit insurance
• B) to sell stock and increase their net worth
• C) to acquire subsidiaries more easily
• D) to merge with other institutions more easily

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Master Status

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