Question

A corporation has 12,000 shares of $20 par stock outstanding that has a current market value of $150. If the corporation issues a 4-for-1 stock split, the market value of the stock will fall to approximately $50.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Answer:

False

Explanation:

In a 4-for-1 stock split, for every 1 share held by shareholders, it is multiplied to 4.

if outstanding shares is 12,000, after the split the shares outstanding pictures becomes 12,000 x 4 = 48,000

Market value of shares outstanding = $150 / 4 = $37.50