What Is a Reduction

question 53

Multiple Choice

What is a reduction?

• A)the gain of electrons
• B)the reduction of the number of electrons
• C)the loss of an electron from the valence shell
• D)the reaction of oxygen with a reductant
• E)the formation of red compounds in the presence of an oxidant

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Definitions:

Pre-split Price

The pre-split price is the value of a stock before it undergoes a split, affecting the total number of shares in circulation but not the company's market capitalization.

Post-split Price

Post-split price is the share price of a stock after the company has completed a stock split, adjusting the price proportionately to the split ratio.

Dividend Payout Ratio

A financial ratio that shows the percentage of earnings a company pays to its shareholders in the form of dividends, providing insight into the proportion of earnings distributed versus retained.

Capital Structure

The mix of a company's long-term debt, specific short-term debt, common equity, and preferred equity that it uses to finance its overall operations and growth.