For the Purpose of Calculating Earnings Per Share,the Denominator Is

question 39

Multiple Choice

For the purpose of calculating earnings per share,the denominator is:

• A) outstanding ordinary shares at balance date.
• B) weighted-average number of fully paid ordinary shares.
• C) weighted-average number of the sum fully paid ordinary shares and partly paid equivalents.
• D) outstanding ordinary shares at balance date and weighted-average number of fully paid ordinary shares.

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