Which of the Following Are Reasons Why a Firm May

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following are reasons why a firm may want to divest itself of some of its assets?
I.to raise cash
II.to get rid of unprofitable operations
III.to get rid of some assets received in an acquisition
IV.to cash in on some profitable operations

• A)I and II only
• B)I, II, and III only
• C)I, III, and IV only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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