Which of the Following Does Not Correctly Rank the Priority

question 235

Multiple Choice

Which of the following does not correctly rank the priority of claims of the parties to a corporate bankruptcy? (Rank from strongest to weakest.)

• A) Wages and salaries; consumer claims; unsecured creditors.
• B) Contributions to employee benefit plans; consumer claims; common stockholders.
• C) Government tax claims; preferred stockholders; unsecured creditors.
• D) Bankruptcy-related administrative expenses; wages and salaries; common stockholders.
• E) Wages and salaries; consumer claims; preferred stockholders.

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Definitions:

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