If the articles of incorporation provide for a limited corporate life, the corporation _____.

a. automatically terminates at the end of the designated time
b. usually appeals to the secretary of state for dissolution
c. dissolves only by amendment to the articles of incorporation
d. terminates at the end of the designated time if its shareholders unanimously (and in writing) agree to the dissolution
e. none of the above

a. automatically terminates at the end of the designated time