What Does the Par Value of a Stock Represent

question 259

Multiple Choice

What does the par value of a stock represent?

• A)The average market value of a stock for the year to date.
• B)It is a legal concept not related to the market value of a stock.
• C)The amount that would be paid if a stock was purchased by the issuing company.
• D)The current market value of a stock.

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