Answer:
c. a claim against a portion of the total assets of an enterprise.
Explanation:
The statement of stockholder's equity comprises common stock, preferred stock, and retained earnings.
The ending balance of retained earning = Beginning balance of retained earnings + net income - dividend paid
And, the ending balance of the common stock = Beginning balance of common stock + issued shares
In this the accounting equation is used which is shown below:
Total assets = Total liabilities + stockholder equity
The debit and credit side of the balance sheet should always be equal and balanced. So, its claims against the portion of the total assets
