Which of the Following Investments Is Not Likely to Be

question 136

Multiple Choice

Which of the following investments is not likely to be a proper investment for temporarily idle cash?

• A) Commercial paper.
• B) Treasury bills.
• C) Recently issued long-term corporate bonds.
• D) Government bonds due shortly.
• E) AT&T bonds due within one year.

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