Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A) The clientele effect can explain why so many firms change their dividend policies so often.
• B) One advantage of adopting the residual dividend policy is that this policy makes it easier for corporations to develop a specific and well-identified dividend clientele.
• C) New-stock dividend reinvestment plans are similar to stock dividends because they both increase the number of shares outstanding but don't change the firm's total amount of book equity.
• D) Investors who receive stock dividends must pay taxes on the value of the new shares in the year the stock dividends are received.
• E) If a firm follows the residual dividend policy, then a sudden increase in the number of profitable projects is likely to reduce the firm's dividend payout.

Analyze the relationship between output levels and total variable costs.

Determine marginal costs from given production data.

Calculate and understand the significance of average fixed costs.

Distinguish between different cost concepts: total cost, average variable cost, and marginal cost.

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Definitions:

Short-run Equilibrium

A state in which supply and demand are balanced at a given price level within a short time frame, before all factors become variable.

Product Promotion

The marketing activities and strategies used to increase awareness and sales of a product.

Total Profits

The net income a company or individual earns after subtracting all costs, expenses, and taxes from total revenue, indicating the overall financial performance.