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a.) the price per share increased
b.) the earnings per share decreased.
c.) investors are paying a higher price for each share of stock purchased.
d.) investors are receiving a higher rate of return this year.
e.) either the price per share, the earnings per share, or both changed.
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It can be stated with certainty that:
e.) either the price per share, the earnings per share, or both changed.
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