The difference between a merger and an acquisition is

Multiple Choice

a merger is the joining of resources of two companies which now become one company, whereas an acquisition is the purchase

of one firm by the other.

a merger is always something smaller tagging onto something larger, whereas ap acquisition is two firms that are relatively the

same size agreeing to continue as one.

a merger combines the assets of the two firms, but each company continues to assume its own liabilities, whereas an acquisition

is a total buyout of one firm by another.