Over the last year, a firm's earnings per share increased from $1.20 to $1.40, its dividends per share increased from $0.50 to $0.60, and its share price increased from $21 to $24

The firm maintained a relative P/E of 1.10 over the entire time period. Given this information, it follows that the
A) stock experienced an increase in its P/E ratio.
B) company had a decrease in its dividend payout ratio.
C) current P/E of the overall market is 26.4.
D) overall market P/E is declining.


Answer: D

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