Dividing the Net Income for the Year by the Average

question 84

Multiple Choice

Dividing the net income for the year by the average number of common shares outstanding during the year (if only common stock is outstanding) is the calculation for the

• A) return on stockholders' equity.
• B) return on assets.
• C) earnings per share.
• D) book value per share.

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