Poff Industries' Stock Currently Sells for $120 a Share

question 22

Multiple Choice

Poff Industries' stock currently sells for $120 a share.You own 100 shares of the stock.The company is contemplating a 2-for-1 stock split.Which of the following best describes what your position will be after such a split takes place?

• A) You will have 200 shares of stock, and the stock will trade at or near $60 a share.
• B) You will have 100 shares of stock, and the stock will trade at or near $60 a share.
• C) You will have 50 shares of stock, and the stock will trade at or near $120 a share.
• D) You will have 50 shares of stock, and the stock will trade at or near $60 a share.
• E) You will have 200 shares of stock, and the stock will trade at or near $120 a share.

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Definitions:

Break-Even Sales

The amount of sales revenue required to cover all fixed and variable costs, resulting in zero net income or loss.

Variable Expenses

Variable expenses fluctuate in direct proportion to changes in activity level or volume, such as sales or production quantities.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not change with the level of production or sales within a certain range and period, such as rent, salaries, and insurance.

Break-Even Sales

The amount of sales revenue needed to cover all fixed and variable costs, resulting in no profit or loss.