When a Firm Purchases Its Own Stock in the Open

question 10

Multiple Choice

When a firm purchases its own stock in the open market, the repurchased shares become known as ____.

• A) treasury stock
• B) preferred stock
• C) option stock
• D) reinvestment stock

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