The Denominator in the Earnings Per Share Calculation Is The

question 130

Multiple Choice

The denominator in the earnings per share calculation is the:

• A) total number of preferred and common shares outstanding at the end of the period
• B) common shares outstanding at the end of the period
• C) weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the period
• D) weighted-average number of common and preferred shares outstanding during the period

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