Identify whether each of the following is most likely
(a) A debt or equity investment, and
(b) A non-strategic or strategic investment.
(c) Identify the most likely reason (such as earning gains, interest, dividends, obtaining influence or control) for making the investment.

1. 120-day treasury bill
2. A few common shares of a small oil company purchased with a temporary surplus of cash
3. 30% of the common shares of a company purchased in order to obtain a position on the board of directors
4. Bonds purchased with a temporary cash surplus
5. 100% of the common shares of a company purchased to amalgamate its operations with those of the investor
6. Five-year bonds intended to be held for the entire term of the bonds?

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Debt or Non-strategic Rea for or Strategic Making the Investment? Investment? Investment? Eaniy