Which of the following will lead to an increase in earnings per share?
A) an increase in the P/E ratio.
B) an increase in the dividend payout ratio.
C) an increase in return on equity if book value per share stays the same.
D) a decrease in the number of shares if return on equity stays the same.
Answer: C
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