Dividends Per Share Is Equal to Dividends Paid

question 31

Multiple Choice

Dividends per share is equal to dividends paid:

• A) divided by the par value of common stock.
• B) divided by the total number of shares outstanding.
• C) divided by total shareholders' equity.
• D) multiplied by the par value of the common stock.
• E) multiplied by the total number of shares outstanding.

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