Which Profitability Ratio Requires the Use of Earnings Per Share

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which profitability ratio requires the use of earnings per share in its calculation?

• A)Price/earnings ratio
• B)Return on common stockholders' equity
• C)Dividend yield ratio
• D)Profit margin

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