The ratio of dividends to the average number of common shares outstanding is:
A)earnings per share.
B)dividend payout ratio.
C)dividends per share.
D)dividend yield.

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Dividends per share is calculated by dividing the total dividends paid out by a company, including interim dividends, by the number of outstanding shares, which directly matches the description.

The Ratio of Dividends to the Average Number of Common