10. A company has incurred a loss on its operations (hence pays no dividend). It issues new shares with a value exactly equal to the loss. Which of the following are the results of the combined events? a) Its book value and book value-per-share are unchanged b) Its book value is lower but book value-per-share is unchanged c) Its book value is unchanged but book value-per-share is lower d) Its book value is higher but book value-per-share is lower
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