Which of the Following Is Not a True Statement

question 75

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a true statement?

• A)A corporation generally obtains equity capital from stockholders.
• B)A corporation can issue both preferred stock and common stock.
• C)When a corporation is experiencing financial problems, an investor should purchase common rather than preferred stock.
• D)Most corporations sell common stock to satisfy a large part of their financing needs.
• E)The most important priority a preferred stockholder enjoys is receiving cash dividends before common stockholders receive cash dividends.

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Definitions:

Average Variable Cost

The total variable costs divided by the quantity of output produced, showing the variable cost per unit of output.

Economic Loss

A situation where total costs exceed total revenues, resulting in a negative profit for a business.

Short-run Supply Curve

Shows the relationship between the price of a good and the quantity supplied over a short period, when at least one input is fixed.

Minimum Point

The point at which a function reaches its smallest value, often used in the context of costs or optimization problems.