Which of the Following Statements About Earnings Per Share Is

question 99

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about earnings per share is correct?

• A) Increased net income would cause earnings per share to decrease.
• B) Issuance of more common shares would cause earnings per share to increase.
• C)Purchasing treasury shares would cause earnings per share to decrease.
• D)It is calculated using the number of common shares of stock outstanding.

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