Which of the following would have the same effect on the number of shares issued and outstanding as a 2-for-1 stock split?

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A 100% stock dividend is also known as a 2-for-1 stock split because it doubles the number of shares outstanding without changing the market value of the shares. Options A, B, and D do not have the same effect as a stock split. A 20% stock dividend would increase the number of shares by 20%, a 200% stock dividend would triple the number of shares, and a 120% stock dividend would increase the number of shares by 120%, all of which would have different effects on the market value of the shares.

Which of the Following Would Have the Same Effect on the Number