The Suffix -Ation Means

question 401

Multiple Choice

The suffix -ation means:

• A)a process; being or having.
• B)disease; suffering.
• C)inflammation of; infection of.
• D)pertaining to.

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Definitions:

Shares

Shares represent units of ownership interest in a corporation or financial asset, providing shareholders with a proportion of the company's profits and a claim on assets.

Earnings Per Share

A financial metric calculated as a company's net income divided by the number of outstanding shares, indicating the profitability per share.

Preferred Stock

A class of ownership in a corporation that has a higher claim on assets and earnings than common stock, typically with fixed dividends.

Net Income

The total earnings of a company after all expenses, including taxes and operating costs, have been deducted from total revenue.