Multiple Choice
The motivation of a parent company to purchase the outstanding bonds of a subsidiary could be to:
A) replace the existing debt with new debt at a lower interest rate.
B) reduce the parent company's acquisition price for the subsidiary.
C) increase the parent company's ownership percentage in the subsidiary.
D) create interest revenue to offset interest expense in future income statements.
Correct Answer:

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