_____________ Is a Short-Term Debt Security Sold by a Business

question 41

Multiple Choice

_____________ is a short-term debt security sold by a business firm or financial institution to another business or institution where the seller agrees to buy back the security at a specified price and date.

• A)A negotiable certificate of deposit (NCD)
• B)A repurchase agreement
• C)Commercial paper
• D)A banker's acceptance
• E)none of the above

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