In 2014, P Co Declared Dividends Totalling

question 2

Multiple Choice

In 2014, P Co declared dividends totalling $.52 per common share when earnings per share were $1.31 and its market price was 40 7/16. In 2013, its dividends totalled $.46 per share, its earnings per share were $1.36 and its market price was 34 11/16. What was the computed dividend yield ratio for 2014 and 2013 respectively? (Rounded to nearest 1 decimal)

• A) 1.8% and 1.9%
• B) 2.1% and 2.3%
• C) 1.3% and 1.3%
• D) 1.7% and 1.3%

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