A firm has a float of 50 million shares, 5 million restricted shares, and 10 million s treasury stock. There are also 135 million unissued shares. How many million shar authorized? (give your answer in millions) O 50 million
A firm has a float of 50 million shares, 5 million restricted shares, and 10 million s treasury stock. There are also 135 million unissued shares. How many million shar authorized? (give your answer in millions) O 50 million
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A firm has a float of 50 million shares, 5 million restricted shares, and 10 million shares in the treasury stock. There are also 135 million unissued shares. How many million shares are authorized? (give your answer in millions)
**Options:**
- A) 50 million
- B) 55 million
- C) 60 million
- D) 65 million
- E) 200 million
**Explanation:**
To find the total number of authorized shares, add all types of shares together:
- Float: 50 million shares
- Restricted shares: 5 million shares
- Treasury stock: 10 million shares
- Unissued shares: 135 million shares
**Total authorized shares = 50 + 5 + 10 + 135 = 200 million shares**
The correct answer is **200 million**.
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