Large, highly-rated firms sometimes sell commercial paper:
A. To borrow funds at a lower rate than through a bank.
B. To improve their credit rating.
C. Because they can't borrow anywhere else.
D. To borrow funds when they cannot obtain a loan from a bank.
Answer: A
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