Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investment Services Evaluate Bonds According

question 78

Multiple Choice

Standard and Poor's and Moody's Investment Services evaluate bonds according to the issuer's

• A)ability to pay back the principal and interest when due.
• B)past history of debt redemption.
• C)level of outstanding debt and amount of leveraging.
• D)All of the above are correct.

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Definitions:

Radiometric Age

The determination of the age of a mineral, rock, or archaeological artifact based on the decay rate of radioactive isotopes.

Sedimentary Layer

Stratified deposits formed from the accumulation of mineral and organic particles, often showing distinct bands that indicate different periods of deposition.

Relative Age

Relative age is a way of determining the sequence in which geological events occurred, without necessarily determining their specific age in years.

Boundary

A dividing line or border between different earth sciences phenomena, such as between tectonic plates or ecological biomes.