A Perpetuity Is an Infinite Annuity

question 29

True/False

A perpetuity is an infinite annuity.

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Definitions:

Preferred Shares

Shares giving the shareholder preference over other classes of shares; that preference often pertains to the payment of dividends.

Legal Obligation

A legal obligation is a requirement imposed by law, where a person is required to perform or refrain from performing a certain action.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually derived from the company's profits.

Separate Legal Person

An entity, such as a corporation, that has legal rights and obligations independent of its owners or members, allowing it to enter into contracts and own property.