The Board of Directors for a Corporation Votes That a Portion

question 57

Multiple Choice

The board of directors for a corporation votes that a portion of the year's profits should be distributed to the owners of the company.What is this payment to the owners called?

• A) investment
• B) capital
• C) salaries
• D) dividends

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Definitions:

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