Which One of the Following Correctly Describes the Dividend Yield

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following correctly describes the dividend yield?

• A)next year's annual dividend divided by today's stock price
• B)this year's annual dividend divided by today's stock price
• C)this year's annual dividend divided by next year's expected stock price
• D)next year's annual dividend divided by this year's annual dividend
• E)the increase in next year's dividend over this year's dividend divided by this year's dividend

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Definitions:

Variable Overhead Efficiency Variance

The difference between the actual hours taken to produce a good and the standard hours expected, multiplied by the variable overhead rate.

Favorable

A term often used in financial and operational reporting to indicate better-than-expected performance or results.

Unfavorable

A situation or condition that is disadvantageous, harmful, or detrimental, often used in financial contexts to describe variances or outcomes that negatively impact performance.

Labor Rate Variance

The difference between the actual labor rate paid and the standard labor rate expected, multiplied by the actual hours worked.