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14 February, 10:17

Tronnes Corporation's net income last year was $1,750,000. The dividend on common stock was $2.60 per share and the dividend on preferred stock was $2.50 per share. The market price of common stock at the end of the year was $57.70 per share. Throughout the year, 300,000 shares of common stock and 100,000 shares of preferred stock were outstanding. The price-earnings ratio is closest to

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  1. 14 February, 12:51
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    The price-earnings ratio is closest to 11.54

    Explanation:

    PE Ratio = Market Price Per Share/Earnings Per Share

    Earnings Per Share = Net Income - Dividend on Preferred Shares/Common Outstanding Shares

    = (1750000 - 2.5*100000) / 300000 = 5 per share

    PE Ratio = 57.70/5 = 11.54
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