Which of the Following Statements Is Correct

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is correct?

• A)One disadvantage of dividend reinvestment plans is that they increase transaction costs for investors who want to increase their ownership in the company.
• B)One advantage of dividend reinvestment plans is that they enable investors to postpone paying taxes on the dividends credited to their account.
• C)Stock repurchases can be used by a firm that wants to increase its debt ratio.
• D)One advantage of an open market dividend reinvestment plan is that it provides new equity capital and increases the shares outstanding.

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Definitions:

Diminishing Marginal Utility

The principle that says the additional satisfaction a consumer gains from consuming one more unit of a good or service will lessen with each additional unit consumed.

Marginal Utility

Marginal utility is the additional satisfaction or utility that a consumer derives from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Marginal Utility

This term refers to the additional satisfaction or utility gained by consuming one more unit of a good or service.

Rational Consumer

An economic theory assumption that consumers make purchasing decisions based on their rational outlook, available information, and self-interest to maximize utility.