Which of the following statements is true of small business investment companies (SBICs)?

A. They are limited to the sale of debentures.
B. The Small Business Administration matches each dollar an SBIC puts into a loan.
C. They do not make qualified Small Business Administration loans.
D. The Small Business Administration does not make ventured capital through SBICs.


Answer: B

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