A Firm Has $400 Million of Assets That Includes $40

question 81

Multiple Choice

A firm has $400 million of assets that includes $40 million of cash and 12 million shares outstanding. The firm uses $40 million of its cash to pay dividends. If an investor has 1000 shares, how many shares must she sell to create a homemade dividend of $4,900?

• A) 52.22 shares
• B) 41.78 shares
• C) 62.67 shares
• D) 73.11shares

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Contract

A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that is enforceable by law.

Annually

Pertaining to something that occurs once every year or relating to a period of one year.

Line of Credit

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Simple Interest

Interest assessed only on the original investment, without consideration for compounding.