The price/earnings ratio shows the ________
A) dividend yield of the company
B) market price of $1 of earnings
C) proportion of total assets financed by debt
D) value that the stock market places on the dividends paid by the company
B
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________ are the most fashion-conscious of all racial and ethnic groups and are more likely to be influenced by their children when selecting a product for purchase, and less likely to be influenced by unfamiliar brands
A) Hispanic Americans B) Asian Americans C) African Americans D) LGBT customers E) American Indians
Which of the following is a difference between debt and equity capital?
A) Debt capital does not require periodic payments, whereas equity capital requires period payments. B) Debt capital requires returns in proportion to profits, whereas equity capital requires a fixed rate of return. C) Debt capital provides a tax shield, whereas equity capital does not provide a tax shield. D) Debt capital affects operating leverage, whereas equity capital affects financial leverage.