Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Firms

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for firms to own marketable securities?

• A)Marketable securities serve as a substitute for cash balances.
• B)Marketable securities offer a place to temporarily put cash balance to work earning a positive return.
• C)Marketable securities are used as a temporary investment to finance seasonal or cyclical operations.
• D)Marketable securities are used as a temporary investment to amass funds to meet financial requirements in the near future.
• E)Marketable securities are more liquid than cash balances.

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Definitions:

Elbow Flexion

The movement that decreases the angle between the forearm and the upper arm, essentially bringing the forearm towards the upper arm.

Shoulder Extension

Movement of the arm away from the body in the sagittal plane, increasing the angle between the arm and the side of the body.

Lesser Trochanter

A small, bony protrusion located on the femur near the hip joint, serving as an attachment point for muscles.

Greater Trochanter

A prominent area of bone located at the upper part of the femur, serving as a major site of muscle attachment.