The Stock Listing for a Company Shows a P/E of 22

question 3

Multiple Choice

The stock listing for a company shows a P/E of 22, a dividend yield of 3.4% and a closing price of $33.67. What is the amount of dividends per share?

• A) $1.53
• B) $1.14
• C) $0.75
• D) $0.05

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