Etling Eccentricities has 400,000 shares of common stock outstanding, net income after tax of $1.2 million, retained earnings of $17 million, and total equity of $35 million. What is EE's earnings per
Share?
A) $3.00
B) $4.00
C) $4.25
D) $8.75
E) $13.50

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Earnings per Share (EPS) is calculated by dividing the net income by the number of shares outstanding. Here, EPS = $1,200,000 / 400,000 = $3.00.

Etling Eccentricities Has 400,000 Shares of Common Stock Outstanding, Net