In Calculating the Standard and Poor's Stock Price Indices, the Adjustment

question 43

Multiple Choice

In calculating the Standard and Poor's stock price indices, the adjustment for stock split occurs

• A) by adjusting the divisor.
• B) automatically.
• C) by adjusting the numerator.
• D) quarterly on the last trading day of each quarter.

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