A Share of Stock Is a

question 5

Multiple Choice

A share of stock is a

• A)certificate of ownership and claim to the profits made by a firm.
• B)form of investment in physical capital.
• C)collection of funds that travels the world looking for the highest return.
• D)set of demanders and suppliers for the savings of households.
• E)promise to pay specified sums of money on specified dates.

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Definitions:

Crustaceans

Members of a subphylum that includes lobsters, crabs, shrimp, barnacles, and their relatives.

Echinoderms

A phylum of marine animals characterized by radial symmetry, a calcareous skeleton, and a water vascular system; includes starfish, sea urchins, and sea cucumbers.

Parasitizes

Describes the action of living as a parasite in or on another organism, exploiting the host for sustenance without mutual benefit.

Biramous Appendages

Appendages with two jointed branches extending from their base. Compare with uniramous appendages.