Which of the Following Companies Would Be Most Likely to Use

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following companies would be most likely to use the bond market to raise capital?

• A) A sole proprietorship grossing $100,000 a year, in which the owner is a full-time consultant and has no employees.
• B) A large, growing firm trying to expand its business.
• C) A small technology firm with high potential but a great deal of risk.
• D) A partnership of five attorneys that wishes to borrow money to buy a larger office building.

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