An Equity Listing Contains the Following Information: P/E 17

question 13

Multiple Choice

An equity listing contains the following information: P/E 17.5, closing price 33.10, dividend .80, YTD% chg 3.4, and net chg -.50.Which of the following statements are correct given this information?
I.The share price has increased by 3.4% during the current year.
II.The closing price on the previous trading day was €32.60.
III.The earnings per share are approximately €1.89.
IV.The current yield is 17.5%.

• A)I and II only.
• B)I and III only.
• C)II and III only.
• D)III and IV only.
• E)I, III, and IV only.

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Definitions:

Phenol

An organic compound consisting of a benzene ring bonded to a hydroxyl group, used in the manufacture of plastics and pharmaceuticals.

Tetrahedral Geometry

Tetrahedral geometry describes a molecular shape where a central atom is bonded to four other atoms, all at the corners of a tetrahedron, with bond angles of approximately 109.5°.

Nicotine

An addictive chemical found in tobacco that stimulates the brain's reward system.

Nontetrahedral Carbon Atoms

Carbon atoms that do not form a tetrahedral shape due to their hybridization or bonding with other atoms, resulting in different molecular geometry.