Herb, a Computer Programmer for Inventory Control Ltd

question 53

Multiple Choice

Herb, a computer programmer for Inventory Control Ltd., is arrested in his employer's parking lot on suspicion of larceny. Herb must be informed of his right to

• A) ​a trial by jury.
• B) ​punishment.
• C) ​question witnesses.
• D) ​remain silent.

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Definitions:

Shares Outstanding

The total number of a company's shares that are currently owned by all its shareholders, including share blocks held by institutional investors and restricted shares owned by the company’s officers and insiders.

2-for-1 Split

A stock split in which a company divides its existing stock into two shares, effectively halving the price of each share while doubling the number of shares owned by shareholders.

5-for-3 Split

A type of stock split where shareholders receive 5 shares for every 3 shares they hold, effectively increasing the share quantity and adjusting the stock price downward.

Shares

Units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset that provide for an equal distribution in any profits, if any are declared, in the form of dividends.