Which of the Following, If True, Would Strengthen the Case

question 67

Multiple Choice

Which of the following, if True, would strengthen the case for Short and Shearer buying an existing business?

• A) Short and Shearer have a lot of ideas as to the kind of business they would like to own.
• B) An existing business would have an existing customer base that Short and Shearer would inherit.
• C) An existing business for sale might have difficulties that Short and Shearer would inherit.
• D) Short and Shearer greatly value independence.
• E) Existing small businesses are usually carrying debts.

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