Which of the Following Will Increase Earnings Per Share

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase earnings per share?

A) A ten percent increase in net income and a ten percent increase in the average number of shares of common stock outstanding
B) A ten percent decrease in net income and a ten percent increase in the average number of shares of common stock outstanding
C) A ten percent increase in net income and a ten percent decrease in the average number of shares of common stock outstanding
D) A ten percent decrease in net income and a ten percent decrease in the average number of shares of common stock outstanding