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Correct answer is Option (B) Price to Earnings Ratio
The price to earning ratio is computed by dividing Market Price by The earnings per share. So, when the net income is high, Ratio will be very low and vice versa. So, the ratio won't be sufficient to take a decision. So, at that scenario the ratio shall not be useful.
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