Question

A company had net income of $250,000. On January 1, there were 12,000 shares of common stock outstanding. On May 1, the company issued an additional 9,000 shares of common stock. The company declared a $7,900 dividend on its noncumulative, nonparticipating preferred stock. There were no other stock transactions. The company had earnings per share of:
A. $13.45
B. $13.89
C. $11.53
D. $26.90
E. Amount cannot be determined as problem does not state if there are any dividends in arrears.

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