Book Value Per Share

question 119

Multiple Choice

Book value per share:

• A)Reflects the value per share if a company is liquidated at balance sheet amounts.
• B)Is assets divided by equity.
• C)Is assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding.
• D)Measures the worth of assets.
• E)Is equal to par value per share.

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