Which of the Following Increases the Number of Shares Outstanding

question 45

Multiple Choice

Which of the following increases the number of shares outstanding resulting in the capitalization of a portion of the existing retained earnings?

• A)Cash dividends
• B)Property dividends
• C)Stock dividends
• D)Stock splits

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