The rights of stockholders to share equally on a per share basis in any distributions of corporate earnings is known as ____.
A)preemptive rights
B)voting rights
C)asset rights
D)dividend rights

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Dividend rights refer to the rights of stockholders to receive a portion of the corporate earnings on a per share basis. Preemptive rights refer to the rights of stockholders to maintain their proportional ownership in the company by purchasing additional shares before they are offered to the public. Voting rights refer to the rights of stockholders to vote on important corporate matters. Asset rights are not a commonly recognized term in corporate finance.

The Rights of Stockholders to Share Equally on a Per