Assume There Are Two Dilutive Convertible Securities

question 131

Multiple Choice

Assume there are two dilutive convertible securities. The one that should be used first to recalculate earnings per share is the security with the

• A) greater earnings adjustment.
• B) greater earnings per share adjustment.
• C) smaller earnings adjustment.
• D) smaller earnings per share adjustment.

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Definitions:

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