A(n) _____ is a transaction in which one company buys another.
A) synergy
B) take-over
C) acquisition
D) merger

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An acquisition is a transaction in which one company buys another. The other options are related terms but do not specifically refer to the buying of one company by another. Synergy refers to the combined effect of two entities working together that is greater than the sum of their individual effects. Take-over is a general term for when one company gains control over another, which can happen through an acquisition or other means. Mergers refer to the combining of two companies to form a new entity.

A(n) _____ Is a Transaction in Which One Company Buys