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18. Which of the following best explains the meaning of total stockholders' equity? The amount of common stock less dividends over the life of the company. The total of the net revenues, expenses, and dividends over the life of the company. The difference between total revenues and total expenses, less dividends for the year. The owners' residual claim of a company's assets after its liabilities have been paid. | None of the Choices are correct