Basic Earnings Per Share Represents the Amount of Earnings Attributable

question 17

Multiple Choice

Basic earnings per share represents the amount of earnings attributable to

• A) all common stock and dilutive securities.
• B) common stock,preferred stock,and all dilutive securities.
• C) each share of common stock,and options or warrants which convert to common stock.
• D) each share of common stock outstanding,and any non-conditional conversions and exercises.

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