1. The price/earnings ratio is equal to the per __________________r share divided by the per _____________share. 2. Two measures that are of interest to stockholders in evaluating the dividend policy...

1. The price/earnings ratio is equal to the per __________________r share divided by the per _____________share.

2. Two measures that are of interest to stockholders in evaluating the dividend policy of a firm are the dividend____________________ and the dividend_______________________ ratios.

3. When the comparison of ratios indicates a significant change in a company’s financial position, the analyst should investigate further: (a) true; (b) false.