Which of the Following Is TRUE of Par Value of a Common

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Multiple Choice

Which of the following is TRUE of par value of a common stock?

• A)It is determined on the basis of the stock's market value.
• B)It is an arbitrary value established for legal purposes in a firm's corporate charter.
• C)It indicates the market value at which the stock was originally sold.
• D)It allows stockholders to purchase additional shares at a price below the market price.

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