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1. Which of the following statements is true regarding indexes and averages?

Multiple Choice

• An index compares current stock prices with the top stock in the market while an average is the average of certain stock prices.

• An index compares current stock prices with those in a specified base period while an average is the average of certain stock prices.

• An index only lists public companies while an average considers all companies.

• An index is the average of certain stock prices while an average is simply the average stock price of all publicly traded companies.

• An index is a price-weighted median while an average is a price-weighted average.

2. A social media company needs money to expand, so it decides to issue stock. The first-time sale of the companys stock directly to the public is called a

Multiple Choice

• primary sale.

• new issue.

• follow-on offering.

• preliminary bid.

• fresh deal.

3. Which of the following is true of commercial paper?

Multiple Choice

• It is insured by the government, so investors cannot lose money.

• It is the most popular long-term investment for small businesses.

• It acts as a verbal promise to pay a specific amount of money.

• It is backed only by the name and reputation of the issuing company.

• It is only sold to sole proprietors and small businesses.