The Float Is Defined As

question 31

Multiple Choice

The float is defined as:

• A)the time between when payables are accrued and when they are paid.
• B)the time between when the sale is made and when the money is available for use by the receiving firm.
• C)the time between when payment is initiated and the time the money is available for use by the receiving firm.
• D)the time between when sale is made and the time the payment cheque is issued to the receiving firm.

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Definitions:

Payout Ratio

A financial metric that shows the percentage of a company's earnings paid to shareholders as dividends.

Dividends

Payments made by a corporation to its shareholder members, often derived from the company's profits.

Stockholders

Stockholders, also known as shareholders, are individuals or entities that own one or more shares of stock in a public or private corporation.

Repurchase

The act of buying back previously sold securities, commodities, or other financial assets by the original issuer or seller.