In Computing Earnings Per Share,the Number of Shares Used Is

question 47

Multiple Choice

In computing earnings per share,the number of shares used is:

• A)The year-end number of shares outstanding.
• B)The beginning of the year number of shares outstanding.
• C)The average of the beginning and the year-end number of shares outstanding.
• D)The weighted average of shares outstanding for the year.

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