The Primary Purpose of a Stock Split Is to

question 105

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a stock split is to

• A) increase paid-in capital
• B) reduce the market price of the stock per share
• C) increase the market price of the stock per share
• D) increase retained earnings

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Definitions:

Pre-Tax Income

Earnings before taxes (EBT), calculated as a company's total revenues minus expenses, excluding income taxes, during a reporting period.

Realized Gain

The profit earned from selling an asset for more than its purchase price, indicating a successful investment.

Trading Securities

Financial assets that are bought and held primarily for selling in the near term to generate income on short-term price differences.

Selling Price

the amount of money for which a good or service is sold to a customer, not necessarily reflecting the cost of production or provision.