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Question
Chelsie Enterprises declared a dividend to shareholders of record on Monday, February 8, that is payable on Friday, February 26. Carla knows that her dividend check normally arrives three business days after the check is written. On which one of the following days should she expect to receive her dividend check?
A. Wednesday, February 10
B. Thursday, February 11
C. Monday, March 1
D. Tuesday, March 2
E. Wednesday, March 3
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