If 10 000 Snow Tires Are Produced and Purchased in the Month

question 26

Multiple Choice

If 10 000 snow tires are produced and purchased in the month of November,we can say that economic surplus is

• A)the net value that society as a whole receives by producing and consuming those 10 000 snow tires.
• B)the number of snow tires that are produced in excess of the equilibrium quantity.
• C)the profit earned by the producers of those 10 000 snow tires.
• D)the price at which the tires are sold multiplied by 10 000.
• E)the net value to those consumers who purchased the 10 000 snow tires.

Compute basic earnings per share.

Analyze the impact of company actions (stock dividends, splits, reacquisition) on EPS.

Calculate the weighted average number of common shares outstanding.

Distinguish between simple and complex capital structures and their implications on EPS reporting.

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