In a Stock Dividend,each Shareholder Who Owns the Stock Before

question 39

Multiple Choice

In a stock dividend,each shareholder who owns the stock before the ex-dividend date receives ________ of the firm.

• A)additional shares
• B)additional shares and stock
• C)cash only
• D)shares for partial cash payment

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