The 'Price Earning' (P/E) ratio is calculated as: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Price Earning' (P/E) ratio is calculated as:
A. Dividend / Market price
B. Market price / Book value
C. Earnings per share / Market price per share
D. Market price per share / Earnings per share
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
P/E ratio indicates how much investors are willing to pay per rupee of earnings.

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Which audit assesses whether management's policies and procedures are operating efficiently?
A. Cost Audit
B. Management Audit
C. Tax Audit
D. Statutory Audit

Correct Answer: Option B


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Correct Answer: Option C


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Correct Answer: Option B


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