Which of the Following Could Not Explain Why a Company

Multiple Choice

Which of the following could not explain why a company has a lower quality of income ratio but a higher EPS than one of its competitors?

A) The company sells a higher percent of goods on credit.
B) The company has fewer shares of outstanding common shares relative to its net income.
C) The company earns a higher percent of net income from non-operating activities.
D) The company pays a higher dividend.