Asked by Kaohulani Palakiko on Apr 27, 2024

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The requirement that,to be negotiable,an instrument must promise or order payment of a fixed amount of money applies:

A) only to principal.
B) only to interest.
C) to both principal and interest together.
D) neither to principal nor interest.

Fixed Amount

A specified sum that does not vary or change under specified conditions.

Principal

A main party to a transaction, such as the owner of a business or the party who has authorized an agent to act on their behalf.

Interest

The cost of borrowing money, typically expressed as a percentage of the principal, paid by the borrower to the lender for the use of their money.

  • Master the essential qualifications for an instrument to be considered negotiable, featuring the presence of a fixed financial figure and the absence of payment conditions.
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Peyton HagerMay 01, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The promise or order in an instrument must be to pay a fixed amount of money,with or without interest or other charges described in the promise or order.The requirement of a "fixed amount" applies only to principal;the amount of any interest payable is that described in the instrument.