Musk: Twitter Deal On Hold Until Company Proves Spam Account Numbers

Musk: Twitter Deal On Hold Until Company Proves Spam Account Numbers

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Elon Musk is skeptical about Twitter's claim that less than 5% of its accounts are fake, suggesting the number is closer to 20%. He demands proof from Twitter's CEO, who has not provided it. Some speculate Musk might use this to negotiate a lower purchase price for Twitter. At a tech conference, Musk indicated that a revised deal at a lower price is possible.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition has Elon Musk set for the Twitter acquisition to proceed?

Proof that less than 5% of accounts are fake

A reduction in the purchase price

Approval from Tesla's board

A public statement from Twitter's CEO

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What percentage of Twitter accounts does Musk believe are fake or spam?

5%

25%

10%

20%

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do some people think Musk is highlighting the fake account issue?

To launch a new social media platform

To negotiate a lower price for the acquisition

To gain more followers on Twitter

To increase Tesla's stock value

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the total number of Twitter accounts mentioned in the discussion?

229 million

200 million

150 million

100 million

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Musk discuss the possibility of a lower price deal?

At a tech conference in Miami

At a Tesla board meeting

During a press conference in New York

In a tweet