Did This Merger Happen in 2008?

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1. Microsoft is often in the news with stories around both its technology and its business practices. Which of these companies did Microsoft merge with in 2008? Hewlett-Packard Yahoo None of them EDS

2. Hewlett-Packard has a long history as a manufacturer of high-tech equipment. Which of these companies did Hewlett-Packard merge with in 2008? Compaq EDS Microsoft None of them

3. Anheuser-Busch brews many varieties of beer, including the iconic American adult beverage - Budweiser. Which of these companies did Anheuser-Busch merge with in 2008? InBev Coors Molson SABMiller None of them

4. With rising fuel prices for much of 2008, the airline industry was under tremendous cost pressure. Which of these companies did US Airways merge with in 2008? American Airlines United Airlines None of them America West

5. Overlapping network maps created an opportunity for mergers in the airline industry. Which of these companies did Northwest Airlines merge with in 2008? None of them Delta Air Lines United Airlines American Airlines

6. The global pharmaceutical industry is challenged by the expiration of patent protection on a number of blockbuster drugs, which allow manufacturers of generics to compete aggressively with Big Pharma. Which of these companies did Pfizer merge with in 2008? None of them Merck Bayer Bristol-Myers Squibb

7. The credit crisis of 2007-08 caused enormous turmoil among many banks, and led in part to much discussion about the possible breakup of Citigroup. Which of these companies did Citigroup merge with in 2008? Bank of America Wachovia None of them Countrywide

8. Wells Fargo was one of a few financial institutions that survived the worst of the 2007-08 credit crisis without going through too much disaster. Which of these companies did Wells Fargo merge with in 2008? None of them Wachovia Washington Mutual IndyMac

9. Bank of America built a huge brand across the USA through numerous acquisitions, largely from 1997-2007. Which of these companies did Bank of America merge with in 2008? None of them Citigroup LaSalle Bank Countrywide

10. General Motors and Chrysler came to the US government asking for bailout funds late in 2008. Which of these companies did General Motors merge with in 2008? Chrysler Toyota Ford None of them