Which One of These Will Increase Earnings Per Share

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which one of these will increase earnings per share?

• A)Decreasing deferred taxes
• B)Increasing depreciation expense
• C)Lowering the operating income
• D)Increasing the average corporate tax rate
• E)Increasing the addition to retained earnings by reducing dividends paid

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