Which One of the Following Is True About Earnings Per

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following is true about earnings per share?

• A)Must be calculated as earnings per 'preferred' share
• B)Must be calculated as earnings per 'common' share
• C)May be increased or decreased because of outstanding stock options or convertible debt
• D)Appears with the gross profit percentage on the income statement

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for producing hormones that regulate body temperature, hunger, moods, release of hormones from many glands, especially the pituitary gland, and sleep cycles.

Evolutionary History

The branch of biology that studies the origins and changes in the diversity of life over time, explaining how and why species have evolved and become extinct.

Limbic System

A complex system of nerves and networks in the brain, involved in instinct and mood. It controls basic emotions (fear, pleasure, anger) and drives (hunger, sex, dominance, care of offspring).

Brainstem

The part of the brain that connects the spinal cord to the rest of the brain, controlling many basic life functions such as breathing and heart rate.