Which of the Following Statements Is False

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is false?

• A) Unlike long-term debt, because of its short maturity, commercial paper is not rated by credit rating agencies.
• B) The interest on commercial paper is typically paid by selling it at an initial discount.
• C) Commercial paper is short-term, unsecured debt used by large corporations that is usually a cheaper source of funds than a short-term bank loan.
• D) Extending the maturity of commercial paper beyond 270 days triggers a registration requirement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), which increases issue costs and creates a time delay in the sale of the issue.

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Definitions:

Motor Neurons

Nerve cells forming part of the nervous system which initiate and conduct signals to muscles, causing them to contract or relax.

Central Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of the brain and spinal cord, responsible for processing and sending out neurological information.

Peripheral Nervous System

The part of the nervous system that consists of nerves and ganglia outside of the brain and spinal cord, connecting the central nervous system to limbs and organs.

Circulatory System

The body's system responsible for the movement of blood and lymph, facilitating the distribution of nutrients, oxygen, and waste removal.