Matching -January 31, 1954

question 53

Multiple Choice

Matching
-January 31, 1954

• A)Longer electromagnetic wavelengths
• B)Satellites
• C)Shorter electromagnetic wavelengths
• D)Armstrong commits suicide
• E)Real-time computer messages
• F)War of the Worlds
• G)Now WNBC
• H)Government-sanctioned monopoly
• I)CBS
• J)Algorithmic search engine
• K)Online audio files
• L)Web browser
• M)Printing press
• N)ISP

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Definitions:

Cumulative Preferred Stock

A type of preferred stock where dividends accrue if not paid in a given year, and all accrued dividends must be paid before dividends can be paid on common stock.

Dividends

A portion of a company's earnings that is paid to shareholders, usually on a quarterly basis.

Common Shareholders

Individuals or entities that own a portion of a company's equity through its common shares, giving them voting rights and a claim on a portion of its profits.

Payout Ratio

The proportion of earnings paid out as dividends to shareholders, typically expressed as a percentage of the company's total net income.