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WAEC Economics 2015 Objective — Question 23

Question 23 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Economics 2015 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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Which of the following features distinguishes a public limited company from a private limited company?

  • A. Perpetual existence
  • B. Limited liability
  • C. Legal entity
  • D. Sale of shares to the publicCorrect

Explanation

A key distinguishing feature is that a public limited company can sell/offer its shares to members of the public, whereas a private limited company cannot.

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