The Balance Sheets at the End of Each of the First

question 142

Multiple Choice

The balance sheets at the end of each of the first two years of operations indicate the following:

-If net income is $250,000 and interest expense is $20,000 for Year 2,and the market price of common shares is $30,what is the price-earnings ratio on common stock for Year 2? Round intermediate calculation to two decimal places and final answers to one decimal place.

• A)7.5
• B)13.4
• C)12.1
• D)8.5

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