Which one of the following would not be classified as a short-term investment?
A) Marketable equity securities.
B) Marketable merchandise.
C) Marketable debt securities.
D) Short-term paper.

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Marketable merchandise would not be classified as a short-term investment as it refers to inventory or goods held for sale or consumption rather than financial assets intended for investment purposes, which are the focus of short-term investments. A, C, and D are all examples of short-term investments.

Which One of the Following Would Not Be Classified as a Short-Term