Portion of a company's profit paid to common and preferred shareholders is called ?
Correct answer: C. Dividend
- A. Gross Profit
- B. Profit share
- C. Dividend
- D. Right share
Explanation
A dividend is the portion of distributable profit paid to shareholders according to their shareholding. Gross profit is an earnings measure, while a right share is a new share offered to existing shareholders.
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