alleryStart learning →What does a business do in factoring?
AIssues shares to the public
BLeases plant from a bank
CSells receivables at a discount
DBuys raw material on credit
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Sells receivables at a discount
Factoring is the sale of accounts receivable to a third party, the factor, at less than face value.
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