What Is the Rate Earned on Total Assets for This

question 51

Multiple Choice

What is the rate earned on total assets for this company?
-A company reports the following: Net income
$160,000
Preferred dividends
$10,000
Shares of common stock outstanding
20,000
Market price per share of common stock
$35
The company's earnings per share on common stock is

• A) $13.33
• B) $8.50
• C) $7.50
• D) $35.00

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