If a Person Owns 2,000 Shares in a Corporation Which

question 46

Multiple Choice

If a person owns 2,000 shares in a corporation which has issued 200,000 shares of stock, that person owns ____ of the company and is entitled to ____ of the dividends.

• A)1 percent; 1 percent 
• B)2 percent; 2 percent 
• C)10 percent; 10 percent 
• D)20 percent; 20 percent

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Definitions:

Juxtaposed Actions

The act of placing two or more elements close together or side by side, for comparison or contrast, often to highlight differences or create interesting visual effects.

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A craftsman specialized in shaping silver into fine items such as jewelry, utensils, and decorative pieces, often incorporating intricate designs and techniques.

John Singleton Copley

An American painter active in the 18th century, known for his portraits of important colonial figures and British nobility.

Paul Revere

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