Book Value Per Common Share Is Computed By

question 88

Multiple Choice

Book value per common share is computed by:

• A)Multiplying the number of common shares outstanding times the market price per common share.
• B)Dividing total assets by the number of shares outstanding.
• C)Dividing stockholders' equity applicable to common shares by the number of common shares outstanding.
• D)Multiplying the number of common shares outstanding by par value per share.
• E)Dividing the number of common shares outstanding by stockholders' equity applicable to common shares.

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