Issuing New Shares of Stock in a Five-For-One Split of Common

question 135

Multiple Choice

Issuing new shares of stock in a five-for-one split of common stock would:

• A)decrease the book value per share of common stock.
• B)increase the book value per share of common stock.
• C)increase total stockholders' equity.
• D)decrease total stockholders' equity.

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