Number of shares outstanding if it is divided by net income for using to calculate___________?

Correct answer: A. Earning per share

  • A. Earning per share
  • B. Dividends per share
  • C. Book value of share
  • D. Market value of shares

Explanation

Earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income available to common shareholders by the number of shares outstanding. The wording reverses the usual formula, but option a clearly identifies the intended measure.

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