Which of the Following Statements About the Characteristics of Debt

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the characteristics of debt and equities is TRUE?

• A)They can both be long-term financial instruments.
• B)Bond holders are residual claimants.
• C)The income from bonds is typically more variable than that from equities.
• D)Bonds pay dividends.

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