The Following Information Is Available for Companies A,B,C and D

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following information is available for companies A,B,C and D:
$$\begin{array} { l c r r r } & \text { A } & { \text { B } } & \text { C } & { \text { D } } \\\text { Number of ordinary shares } & 1,000,000 & 1,250,000 & 750,000 & 500,000 \\\text { Current share price } & £ 2.50 & £ 3.00 & £ 1.50 & £ 1.75 \\\text { Total profits after tax } & £ 200,000 & £ 225,000 & £ 150,000 & £ 250,000 \\\text { Total ordinary dividends } & 100,000 & 100,000 & 50,000 & 40,000\end{array}$$

Which company has the highest earnings per share?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D

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