Which of the Following Affect the Earnings Per Share?I

question 29

Multiple Choice

Which of the following affect the earnings per share?I. decrease in interest expense
II. share repurchase
III. increase in tax rates
IV. preferred stock dividend

• A)I and III only
• B)II and IV only
• C)I, II, and III only
• D)II, III, and IV only
• E)I, II, III, and IV

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