Use the Table for the Question(s)below

question 43

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Consider the following balance sheet:

-If in 2012 Luther has 10.2 million shares outstanding and these shares are trading at $16 per share, then Luther's Market-to-book ratio would be closest to:

• A)0.39
• B)0.76
• C)1.29
• D)2.57

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