Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE

question 45

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:

Warm Current

A current of warmer ocean water that moves away from the equator towards the poles, influencing the climate of the regions it flows through.

Ocean Currents

Streams of seawater that move through the earth's oceans in a regular pattern, influenced by wind, salinity, and temperature differences.

Cold Current

A mass of seawater that moves from higher to lower latitudes, typically colder than the surrounding waters and influencing local climates.

Arid Lands

Regions characterized by a severe lack of available water, to the extent of hindering or preventing the growth and development of plant and animal life.