EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: Ross
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Chapter 9, Problem 3MC
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To determine: Average earning per share, R’s price earnings ratio and explanation of the difference.
Price earnings ratio:
Price earnings ratio is that ratio through which value of the company can be determine. It shows the relationship between the current price of share and earnings per share.
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Chapter 9 Solutions
EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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