The Primary Purpose of a Stock Split Is to

question 105

Multiple Choice

The primary purpose of a stock split is to

• A) increase paid-in capital
• B) reduce the market price of the stock per share
• C) increase the market price of the stock per share
• D) increase retained earnings

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Definitions:

Balance Sheet

A snapshot report of a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific time.

Income Statement

A financial statement that shows a company's revenues, expenses, and profits or losses over a specific period.

Total Asset Turnover

A financial ratio that measures a company's ability to generate sales from its assets by comparing sales with average total assets.

Sales On Account

Transactions where goods are sold or services are provided with payment to be received at a later date.