A conglomerate discount refers to which circumstance?

A. The book value of the whole conglomerate is greater than the sum of the value of the parts.
B. The market value of the whole conglomerate is less than the sum of the value of the parts.
C. The book value of the whole conglomerate is less than the sum of the value of the parts.
D. The market value of the whole conglomerate is greater than the sum of the value of the parts.


Answer: B

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