Question 09: Which of the following is not a characteristic of common equity?

A Common shareholders can not participate in the decision-making process.

B. The company is not obligated to make periodic dividend payments.

C. The return to the common equity is uncertain and variable.

D. It represents an ownership interest in the company.

Question 10 In most industries, the average level of profitability is primarily influenced by:

Select one:

A. Rivalry among existing firms.

B. Bargaining power of buyers.

C. Threat of substitute products.

D. Threat of new entrants.

Please help to answer both questions. Correct Answers with explanation will thump up !!

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