Directions : These question is based on the line graph given below which represents the Earnings Per Share (EPS) of three companies STC, TSC and MIE for the years 1991-1992 to 1995-1996.
If TSC has 15, 000 shares in 1994-1995 and 31, 000 shares in 1995-1996, then find the approximate percentage change in profit available for shareholders from 1994-1995 to 1995-1996.
35%
59.6%
44.1%
%
61%
Profit available for share holder TSC in 1994 – 1995 = 15000 x 33 = 495000
Profit available for share holder TSC in 1995 – 1996 = 31000 x 23 = 713000
Percentage change =
44.04 %
So approximate 44.01