In Its Most Basic Form,the Earnings Per Share Ratio Is

question 74

Multiple Choice

In its most basic form,the earnings per share ratio is calculated as:

• A)dividends paid on common shares divided by the average number of outstanding common shares.
• B)net income divided by the average number of outstanding common shares.
• C)total dividends paid divided by the average number of outstanding common shares.
• D)net income divided by average shareholders' equity.

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