A ______ is allocated as a fixed amount per share, with shareholders receiving a dividend in proportion to their shareholding.

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Solution

The correct option is A dividend
A dividend is a distribution of a portion of a company's earnings, decided by the board of directors, paid to a class of its shareholders.
Dividends can be issued as cash payments, as shares of stock, or other property
So, we can say that the dividend is allocated as a fixed amount per share, with shareholders receiving a dividend in proportion to their shareholding.

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