A Public Firm's Market Capitalization Is Equal to The

Multiple Choice

A public firm's market capitalization is equal to the:

A) total book value of assets less the book value of debt.
B) par value of common equity.
C) price per share multiplied by number of shares outstanding.
D) stock price per share multiplied by the number of shares authorized.
E) maximum value an acquirer would pay for the firm in an acquisition.