alleryStart learning →Can a parent company be smaller than its subsidiary?
ANo, a parent is always larger
BOnly for wholly owned cases
CYes, a smaller parent is possible
DOnly when the parent is listed
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Yes, a smaller parent is possible
Control rather than size defines a parent, so a small closely held parent can control a large subsidiary.
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