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A firm is said to be a public joint stock company when it

A firm is said to be a public joint stock company when it
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  • A Is owned by the government
  • B Sells its shares to members of the public
  • C Operates as a government corporation
  • D Is not legally recognized as a firm
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
A public joint stock company is a business association engaged in a business for profit making, with ownership interests represented by sales of shares/stock to the public. This business entity has share capital divided into shares of equal nominal value.

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