Which of the Following Statements Concerning Commercial Paper Is Incorrect

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning commercial paper is incorrect?

• A) Commercial paper is generally written for terms less than 270 days.
• B) Commercial paper generally carries an interest rate below the prime rate.
• C) Commercial paper is sold to money market mutual funds, as well as to other financial institutions and nonfinancial corporations.
• D) Commercial paper can be issued by virtually any firm so long as it is willing to pay the going interest rate.
• E) Commercial paper is a type of unsecured promissory note issued by large, strong firms.

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