What Is the Ratio of Net Profit to the Number

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is the ratio of net profit to the number of shares of common share outstanding?

• A) equity earnings
• B) share-to-earnings ratio
• C) earnings for profit
• D) earnings per share (EPS)

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Definitions:

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