Which of the Following Depicts Earnings Per Share

question 47

Multiple Choice

Which of the following depicts earnings per share?

• A)Net income ÷ number of common shares
• B)Net income ÷ weighted average number of common shares
• C)Net income - preferred dividend) ÷ weighted average number of common shares
• D)Net income - preferred dividend) ÷ number of common shares

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