Marcus Is a Venture Capitalist Who Invests in Start-Ups and Small

question 101

Multiple Choice

Marcus is a venture capitalist who invests in start-ups and small businesses. He is interested in investing in an online start-up company that has been in business for a year. Before making a decision, Marcus does some research on the value of the company's assets and liabilities. In this scenario, Marcus is most likely analyzing the company's:

• A) income statement.
• B) balance sheet.
• C) articles of incorporation.
• D) operating budget.

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