FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING:TOOLS FOR BUSINESS
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Author: Kimmel
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Chapter 13, Problem 17Q
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Price/earnings ratio: Price/earnings ratio are used to determine the profitability of a company. This ratio is abbreviated as P/E.
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To determine: The company that favored the stock market.
Given info: Price earnings ratio of G Motors and M are given.
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