The primary purpose of finance is to . a.) pay off debt as quickly as possible b.) keep track of a business's cash flow c.) study the effects of the economy on businesses d.) manage assets in a way that maximizes returns

d.) manage assets in a way that maximizes returns

Explanation:

Finance refers to the activities which are associated with debt, credit, investment, banking, capital markets, etc.

Finance has to do with the management of money and the acquisition of needed funds. The primary purpose of finance is to manage assets in a way that maximizes returns.