Which One of the Following Statements Related to Common Stock

question 86

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following statements related to common stock is correct?

• A)Corporations are required to pay annual dividends to their common stockholders.
• B)Corporations have the right to discontinue paying dividends.
• C)Corporations pay dividends at the discretion of the firm's president.
• D)Common stock is a form of corporate debt.
• E)Common stock has a pre-defined liquidation value.

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