The Rate of Return on Ordinary Share Is Calculated by Dividing

question 13

Multiple Choice

The rate of return on ordinary share is calculated by dividing

• A)net income less preference dividends by average ordinary shareholders' equity.
• B)net income by average ordinary shareholders' equity.
• C)net income less preference dividends by ending ordinary shareholders' equity.
• D)net income by ending ordinary shareholders' equity.

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