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Overstating profits may lead to what harmful result?
ADividend out of capital
BFall in share price
CA rise in purchases
DA fall in the sales
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. Dividend out of capital
If profit is more than actual, dividend may be paid from capital, which reduces the firm's capital.
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