A dividend which is a return to shareholders of a portion of their original investments is a
A)liquidating dividend.
B)property dividend.
C)liability dividend.
D)participating dividend.

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A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings to its shareholders. Liquidating dividends are paid out of the proceeds of the sale of a company's assets and represent a return of the shareholders' original investment.

A Dividend Which Is a Return to Shareholders of a Portion