Suppose You Own a Proprietorship That Is in Serious Financial

question 156

Multiple Choice

Suppose you own a proprietorship that is in serious financial difficulty. The assets of the company are $100,000, but liabilities are $175,000. You also own stock in General Motors worth $200,000. If you file for bankruptcy, what amount of personal assets do you stand to lose?

• A) $100,000
• B) $75,000
• C) $200,000
• D) $275,000
• E) $375,000

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Definitions:

Second-Stage Allocation

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