When Comparing a Company's Results from One Year to the Next

question 62

Multiple Choice

When comparing a company's results from one year to the next, what kind of information does a company's earnings per share figure provide?

• A)Whether the amount of profit generated by one share has gone up or down
• B)Whether the market price of a share has gone up or down
• C)Whether the company's total profit has gone up or down
• D)Whether the company generates more or less profit per sales dollar

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Definitions:

Spatial

Refers to anything related to, occupying, or having the character of space.

Chronological

Relating to the arrangement of events or information in order of their occurrence in time.

Causal Relationship

A connection between two events or variables where one directly affects or causes changes in the other.

Purpose Statement

A declaration that outlines the objectives or goals of a project, company, or individual.