Which of the Following Classifications Represents the Largest Number of Shares

question 158

Multiple Choice

Which of the following classifications represents the largest number of shares?

• A)Authorized shares.
• B)Outstanding shares.
• C)Treasury shares.
• D)Issued shares.

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Definitions:

Dividend Ratio

A financial ratio that shows how much a company pays out in dividends each year relative to its share price.

Financial Ratio

A numerical comparison derived from a company's financial statements that investors use to analyze a company's performance.

Shareholders

Individuals, companies, or institutions that own at least one share of a company's stock, and as a result, potentially benefit from its success in the form of dividends and/or capital gains.

Premise Control

The monitoring and management of the physical space or environment in which a business operates to ensure safety and efficiency.