The Potential Dilutive Effect of the Exercise of Share Options

question 16

Multiple Choice

The potential dilutive effect of the exercise of share options or warrants will affect which of the following when calculating diluted earnings per share?

• A) the earnings per share numerator
• B) the earnings per share denominator
• C) both the numerator and the denominator of earnings per share
• D) neither the numerator nor the denominator of earnings per share

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