On a Sheet of Paper, Elle Writes, Without Her Signature

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On a sheet of paper, Elle writes, without her signature, "I acknowledge that I owe Frank $600, payable out of the proceeds of the sale of my car, a 1995 Honda Civic, which I promise to advertise 'For Sale' next week. Payment is to be made on or before six months from today." What type of instrument is this? Is it negotiable? If not, why not?

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Definitions:

Unrealized Losses

Losses on investments that have not been sold or settled and are still held by the company.

Cost of Goods Sold

Calculates the direct costs attributable to the production of the goods sold by a company, including materials and labor.

Extraordinary Items

Events and transactions that are distinguished by their unusual nature and by the infrequency of their occurrence, no longer classified separately in financial statements as of recent accounting standards.

Financial Statements

Reports that provide an overview of a company's financial condition, including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow statement.