PRC-3 · Chapter 2 · Question 21 of 61
When a public limited company distributes a portion of its after-tax profits to its shareholders, what is this payment called?
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Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: C) Dividend
Explanation
A dividend is a reward paid to the shareholders out of the company's profits as a return on their equity investment.
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