The Formula for Computing Earnings Per Share Is Net Income

question 134

Multiple Choice

The formula for computing earnings per share is net income

• A) divided by the ending common shares outstanding.
• B) divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.
• C) less preferred dividends divided by the ending common shares outstanding.
• D) less preferred dividends divided by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding.

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