The Ratio of Dividends to the Average Number of Common

question 70

Multiple Choice

The ratio of dividends to the average number of common shares outstanding is:

• A)earnings per share.
• B)dividend payout ratio.
• C)dividends per share.
• D)dividend yield.

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