Elon Musk Sells $7B In Tesla Stock Ahead Of Twitter Court Battle

Elon Musk Sells $7B In Tesla Stock Ahead Of Twitter Court Battle

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Business, Social Studies, Journalism

9th - 12th Grade

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Elon Musk is involved in a legal battle over a $44 billion deal to acquire Twitter. He has sold $32 billion in Tesla stock over the past ten months, partly as a precaution if the court forces him to proceed with the deal. Musk claims Twitter has not provided accurate data on fake accounts, prompting his decision to withdraw. The trial is set for October.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the value of the deal Elon Musk is trying to exit?

$60 billion

$32 billion

$44 billion

$50 billion

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How much Tesla stock has Elon Musk sold in the past ten months?

$32 billion

$20 billion

$10 billion

$44 billion

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Musk sell Tesla stock recently?

To increase his personal wealth.

To invest in a new project.

To prepare for a potential court ruling.

To pay off debts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main reason Elon Musk is trying to back out of the Twitter acquisition?

He believes Twitter has not provided accurate information about fake accounts.

He wants to focus more on Tesla.

He is facing financial difficulties.

He found a better investment opportunity.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When is the trial over the Twitter deal scheduled?

October

December

November

September