Which of the Following Is True of Dividends

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true of dividends?

• A)Dividends are a distribution of cash, stock, or other assets to the stockholders.
• B)Dividends increase assets and decrease total stockholders' equity of a corporation.
• C)Dividend payments decrease paid-in capital.
• D)Dividend payments increase stockholders' equity.

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