Becker Financial recently declared a 4-for-1 stock split. Prior to the split, the stock sold for $125 per share. If the firm's total market value is unchanged by the split, what will the stock price be following the split? a. $156.25 b. $100.00 c. $25.00 d. $125.00 e. $31.25
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