Which of the Following Is a Difference Between Ordinary and Preference

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a difference between ordinary and preference shares?

• A) Preference shareholders receive priority of payment above ordinary shareholders on the winding up of the company.
• B) Preference dividends are paid before ordinary dividends.
• C) Preference shares offer investors a lower level of risk than ordinary shares.
• D) All are differences.

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