Ten years ago, Levin Inc. earned $$0\mathrm{.}50$ per share. Its earnings this year were $$2\mathrm{.}20$ per share. What was the growth rate in Levin$$s earnings per share $($EPS$)$ over the $10-$year period?

Question $9$Answer

a$.$

$15\mathrm{.}97\%$

b$.$

$18\mathrm{.}49\%$

c$.$

$17\mathrm{.}61\%$

d$.$

$16\mathrm{.}77\%$