The Rationality Assumption States That

question 292

Multiple Choice

The rationality assumption states that

• A) all actions taken by consumers are based on what is good for society.
• B) people make decisions regardless of how the outcome will affect them.
• C) people make decisions to buy only those goods that they need rather than goods that they want.
• D) people do not intentionally make decisions that would leave them worse off.

Calculate dividends rate, dividends per share, and eligible shares for dividends under different stock scenarios.

Evaluate the financial statement impacts of cash and stock dividends.

Prepare journal entries for stock transactions, including sales, issuance, and dividend declarations.

Interpret the financial implications of dividend policies and stock transactions on a company's cash flow.

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