Which Stockholder Ratio Requires the Use of Dividends Per Share

question 208

Multiple Choice

Which stockholder ratio requires the use of dividends per share and the current market price?

• A)return on common equity
• B)dividend payout ratio
• C)earnings per share
• D)dividend yield ratio

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Definitions:

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