Which of the Following Is True About a Sole Proprietorship

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true about a sole proprietorship in the United States?

• A)It is the most common form of business organization.
• B)It is responsible for a large portion of the total production of goods and services.
• C)It offers the owner the least personal liability of any form of business organization.
• D)There is no opportunity cost to operating the business.
• E)Only one individual can work in such a firm.

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Definitions:

Bond

A share interest in the indebtedness of a corporation; often used synonymously with “debenture,” though a bond is normally secured against specific assets, while a debenture is likely not.

Borrow Funds

Refers to obtaining money from another party, usually a financial institution, under the agreement that the money will be repaid, typically with interest.

Accumulating Debt

The process of increasing debt through borrowing or the accumulation of interest on existing loans.

Corporation

A business organization that is a separate legal entity from its owners, the shareholders.