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:

Total Revenues

The overall amount of income generated from the sale of goods or services before any expenses are subtracted.

Total Costs

The sum of all expenses (fixed and variable) incurred in the production of goods or services.

Long-Run Total Cost

The total cost incurred by a firm when all inputs, including both fixed and variable costs, are fully adjustable.

Long-Run Supply Function

A relationship that shows the quantity of goods a firm is willing and able to produce and supply to the market at different possible prices over a long period, considering all inputs as variable.