Question

A promissory note

Answer 1

Answer: c. may be used to settle an accounts receivable.

Explanation: A promissory note is defined as a financial instrument that contains a written promise by the note issuer or maker to pay the note payee a definite sum of money at a specific future date or on demand and  may be used to settle an accounts receivable (the balance of money due to a firm for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for by customers and are listed on the balance sheet as a current asset). They are commonly used in businesses as a form of short term financing as they can be exchanged for cash at a future time when account receivables have been collected.