The Ratio That Uses Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding in the Denominator

question 11

Multiple Choice

The ratio that uses weighted average common shares outstanding in the denominator is the

• A) price-earnings ratio.
• B) return on common stockholders' equity.
• C) earnings per share.
• D) payout ratio.

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