SIE practice questionmediumP/E Ratio
A company’s stock trades at $40, and earnings per share are $2. What is its P/E ratio?
- A0.05
- B2
- C80
- D20✓ Correct answer
Explanation
Why D — 20
P/E = $40/$2 = 20. The other choices are incorrect calculations.
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