The Question:
This company
was formed in 1850 as a temporary solution to a bitter fued between two
transportation companies in New York. They decided to stop their price
war and founded a new transportation company which would automatically
dissolve in 10 years. After 10 years, the company was making so much profits
that the partners did not have the heart to dissolve the company. Instead
they sold of the assets of the company and started a new company with the
same name. Which company?
The answer:
American Express.
Results of Gopal's Weekly Quiz - 28:
No of respondents: 2
No. of correct answers: 0
The Respondents:
1. Suresh Ramasubramaniam
His Answer: Carnegie
- Pullman. Then Pullman Co.
2. Kalyan Bandyopadhyay
His Answer: United
Parcel Service
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