The Rate of Return on Common Stock Equity Is Calculated

question 26

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on common stock equity is calculated by dividing

• A) Net income less preferred dividends by average common stockholders' equity.
• B) Net income by average common stockholders' equity.
• C) Net income less preferred dividends by ending common stockholders' equity.
• D) Net income by ending common stockholders' equity.

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