The phrase "buying on margin" means

A) buying stocks without your spouse knowing.
B) having a secret ledger where stock purchases were recorded.
C) borrowing money to buy stocks.
D) borrowing from one stock's value to buy others.


Answer: C

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Why has the Middle East emerged as a particularly important and troubled area for American foreign policy? Why hasn't the United States been more successful in its conduct of diplomacy there?

What will be an ideal response?

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