Local Residents Have Always Thought the Mom-And-Pop Store on the Corner

question 68

Multiple Choice

Local residents have always thought the mom-and-pop store on the corner of Locust and Congress was a partnership between Mr.and Mrs.Davis.But Mr.Davis is the real owner.This probably means that the store is a

• A) limited partnership.
• B) sole proprietorship.
• C) corporation.
• D) cooperative.
• E) joint venture.

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