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What happens when the Fed sells more bonds to the public? A) The mone

QUESTION What happens when the Fed sells more bonds to the public? A) The money it takes in payment is withdrawn from circulation. B) The money supply increases. C) Government spending increases. D) The discount rate adjusts. E) Banks must put more of their money into the Fed.   ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) When […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following is considered a source of short-term financing?

QUESTION Which of the following is considered a source of short-term financing? A) debt financing B) equity financing C) trade credit D) secured bond E) unsecured bond   ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Sources of short-term financing are trade credit, short-term loans, factoring, and commercial paper. Sources of long-term financing are long-term loans, debt financing, […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

When a bond is issued, what are the terms of the lending agreement kno

QUESTION When a bond is issued, what are the terms of the lending agreement known as? A) term-loan agreement B) indenture terms C) promissory note terms D) commercial paper terms E) revolving credit agreement   ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) The terms of the lending agreement when a bond is issued are known as indenture […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Dorothy is in her late twenties and has a mid-level management job. As

QUESTION Dorothy is in her late twenties and has a mid-level management job. As an average consumer, which of the following does she likely need in order to purchase a big-ticket item such as a new car? A) co-signers B) intangible assets C) letters of reference D) credit E) stock   ANSWER Answer: D Explanation: […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Bill White is starting up a new company. He receives money for his bus

QUESTION Bill White is starting up a new company. He receives money for his business from some wealthy individuals interested in his business in exchange for some ownership. What is this money known as? A) venture capital B) secured bonds C) public offering D) indenture terms E) commercial paper   ANSWER Answer: A Explanation: A) […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Pulp Faction is a supplier of paper products that is giving a new buye

QUESTION Pulp Faction is a supplier of paper products that is giving a new buyer short-term credit. What are the conditions it is imposing called? A) promissory note B) terms of trade C) trade credit D) commercial paper E) net period   ANSWER Answer: B Explanation: B) Terms of trade refers to the conditions the […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What is the technique called that uses borrowed funds to increase a fi

QUESTION What is the technique called that uses borrowed funds to increase a firm’s rate of return? A) private placement B) cost of capital C) financial leverage D) revolving credit agreement E) trade credit   ANSWER Answer: C Explanation: C) Financial leverage is the technique of using borrowed funds to increase a firm’s rate of […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

What is the length of time called for which the supplier (seller) exte

QUESTION What is the length of time called for which the supplier (seller) extends credit? A) promissory term B) terms of trade C) trade period D) commercial period E) net period   ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) The length of time for which the supplier (seller) extends credit is known as the net period.

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Date: September 3rd, 2020

Which of the following is considered a source of long-term financing?

QUESTION Which of the following is considered a source of long-term financing? A) trade credit B) factoring C) commercial paper D) credit cards E) equity financing   ANSWER Answer: E Explanation: E) Sources of short-term financing are trade credit, short-term loans, factoring, and commercial paper. Sources of long-term financing are long-term loans, debt financing, and […]

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Date: September 3rd, 2020