On the date, the dividend to be paid is recorded as a , and retained earnings are by the same amount. If the company lists a stockholder as an owner on the , the stockholder receives the dividend for that period.

The answers are DECLARATION; LIABILITY; REDUCED; HOLDER-OF-RECORD DATE

Explanation: Dividend is a sum of money aid regularly by a company to its owners. A Stockholder listed as an owner on the holder-of- record date is entitled to dividend when declared.

When a dividend is declared, it is stated as a liability as it becomes a debt to the organisation. This dividend payable is taken from the retained earnings of the organisation.

answer: 11/12

step-by-step explanation: 4 1/4 and 3 1/3 is equivalent to 4 3/12 and 3 4/12. 4 3/12 - 3 4/12 =11/12