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question 80

Multiple Choice

Helen owns 10.2% of the stock of the Median Corporation. If Median makes a dividend payment of $25,000,000 paid proportionally to its shareholders, how much of this amount would Helen receive, disregarding tax?

• A) $3,060,000
• B) $2,550,000
• C) $3,570,000
• D) $2,040,000

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Definitions:

Legal Benefit

An advantage or gain, especially in a contractual context, that a party receives, which constitutes consideration necessary for a valid contract.

Unilateral Contract

A contract in which only one party makes a promise or undertakes a performance, while the other side only has to perform if they choose to.

Forbearance

An agreement between a debtor and lender to temporarily postpone repayment of a loan, often to avoid default.

Illusory Promise

signifies a statement that appears to be a promise but does not actually bind the party making it to a particular action or outcome, thus lacking the substance necessary for a valid contract.