A stock trades at 24 and earns 4 a share. Its price to earnings ratio is:
- 6
- 4
- 8
- 9
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Correct answer: A. 6
1. The ratio divides share price by earnings per share.
2. 24 divided by 4 gives six.
3. The P/E ratio is 6.
_Source: OpenStax Principles of Finance 2e, Chapter 11, Stocks and Stock Valuation._