The Correct Sequence in the Dividend Payment Chronology Is the

The correct sequence in the dividend payment chronology is the

A) date of record, date of declaration, ex-dividend date, date of payment
B) date of declaration, date of record, ex-dividend date, date of payment
C) date of declaration, date of record, date of payment, ex-dividend date
D) date of declaration, ex-dividend date, date of record, date of payment