Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Trade credit is provided only to relatively large,strong firms.
• B) Commercial paper is a form of short-term financing that is primarily used by large,strong,financially stable companies.
• C) Short-term debt is favored by firms because,while it is generally more expensive than long-term debt,it exposes the borrowing firm to less risk than long-term debt.
• 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 typically offered at a long-term maturity of at least five years.

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Definitions:

Economic Value

The maximum amount a consumer is willing to pay for an item minus the actual price of the item.

Decision Making

The cognitive process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives, often involving risk and uncertainty.

WACC

Weighted Average Cost of Capital, representing the average rate of return a company is expected to pay its security holders.

Return on Investment

Return on Investment (ROI) measures the gain or loss generated by an investment relative to the amount of money invested.