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$4$ points

Omega, Inc. and Peak Code, Inc., two unaffiliated software firms, wish to combine their research and development capabilities to begin to develop online games. They have determined that the most appropriate method of pursuing this project is for the two companies to invest as $50-50$ co$-$owners in a new corporation that will be staffed with its own employees. This is known as a

limited liability limited partnership.

joint venture.

cooperative.

strategic alliance.

syndicate.