A 2-for-1 stock split has the same effect on the number of shares outstanding as a:

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A 2-for-1 stock split doubles the number of shares outstanding while halving the share price. Similarly, a 100% stock dividend also doubles the number of shares outstanding while keeping the share price the same. Therefore, a 2-for-1 stock split has the same effect as a 100% stock dividend. The other choices (20%, 50%, and 200% stock dividends) would not have the same effect on the number of shares outstanding as a 2-for-1 stock split.

A 2-For-1 Stock Split Has the Same Effect on the Number