The Return on Ordinary Share Equity Is Calculated by Dividing

question 55

Multiple Choice

The return on ordinary share equity 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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