In March 2017,Amazon and Clorox Reported Nearly Identical Earnings Per

question 14

Multiple Choice

In March 2017,Amazon and Clorox reported nearly identical earnings per share,but the stock price of Amazon was more than six times higher than the Clorox stock price.The most likely explanation for that difference is that ________.

• A)Clorox is bad for the environment
• B)Amazon is a riskier company
• C)investors see better long-term prospects for Amazon
• D)Amazon has more shares of stock outstanding

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