The Amount of a Company's Net Income Earned for Each

question 17

Multiple Choice

The amount of a company's net income earned for each share of its outstanding common stock is termed the:

• A)dividend yield.
• B)return on equity.
• C)price/earnings ratio.
• D)earnings per share.

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