Which statement about a stock split is correct?

Select one:

a$.$

Total shareholders$$ equity remains the same when there is a stock split.

b$.$

A stock split causes total shareholders$$ equity to increase.

c$.$

The change in total stockholders$$ equity depends upon whether it is a $2-$for$-1$ split or a $3-$for$-1$ split.

d$.$

A stock split causes total shareholders$$ equity decrease.