The Formula for Computing the Rate of Return on Common

question 54

Multiple Choice

The formula for computing the rate of return on common stockholders' equity is

• A)(net income + interest expense)/ average total assets.
• B)(net income - preferred dividends)/ average common stockholders' equity.
• C)net income / net sales.
• D)(net income - preferred dividends)/ number of shares of outstanding common stock.

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