Which of the Following Is Not a Reason for Declaring

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not a reason for declaring a share dividend?

• A) To decrease the market price of the shares.
• B) To raise extra capital for the company.
• C) To give shareholders extra shares.
• D) To conserve the company's cash instead of declaring a cash dividend.

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Elemental Symbol

A notation consisting of one or two letters representing a chemical element (e.g., "O" for oxygen, "Fe" for iron).

Phosphorus

A nonmetallic chemical element with the symbol P, essential for life, found in DNA and cell membranes.

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Antimony

A metalloid element with the symbol Sb, used in alloys, fire retardants, and in semiconductor technology.