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    The First Step in Calculating the Price/earnings Ratio Is
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The First Step in Calculating the Price/earnings Ratio Is

Question 74

Question 74

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The first step in calculating the price/earnings ratio is


A) calculate number of preferred shares.
B) calculate number of common shares.
C) calculate balance in the retained earnings account.
D) calculate earnings per share.

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