A share of stock is

A. a claim on the assets of the corporation that gives the purchaser an ownership right in the corporation.
B. the share of profits distributed to stockholders.
C. a promise to pay for the use of someone else's money.
D. a promise to loan money to someone.
E. a and b


Answer: A

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