Question
An unsecured short-term promissory note, negotiable and transferrable by endorsement and generally issued at discount is known as-
Solution
Commercial paper is a money-market security issued (sold) by large corporations to obtain funds to meet short-term debt obligations (for example, payroll), and is backed only by an issuing bank or company promise to pay the face amount on the maturity date specified on the note.
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