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Net income was $240,000 for the year. Throughout the year the company had outstanding 12,000 shares of 6%, $50 par value...

Net income was $240,000 for the year. Throughout the year the company had outstanding 12,000 shares of 6%, $50 par value preferred stock and 75,000 shares of common stock. Basic earnings per share of common stock for the year were:

a) $2.72

b) $3.68

c) $2.34

d) $3.20

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Answer #1

Earnings per share

= (Net income - Preferred dividends)/outstanding common shares

= [240,000 - (12,000*6%*50)]/75,000

= (240,000 - 36,000)/75,000

= 2.72

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