Select the Letter of the Term Each Statement Best Describes

Multiple Choice

Select the letter of the term each statement best describes.
-The number of shares sold or distributed to stockholders.

A) authorized shares
B) issued shares
C) outstanding shares
D) par value
E) additional paid-in capital
F) retained earnings
G) cumulative feature
H) participating feature
I) callable stock
J) treasury stock
K) retirement of stock
L) dividend payout ratio
M) stock dividend
N) stock split
O) market value per share
P) convertible stock
Q) book value per share