Going Green, Inc.had 18, 000 shares of common stock outstanding on January 1.An additional 6, 000 shares were issued on May 1.The company also had 1, 000 shares of 5.5%, $100 par, convertible preferred stock outstanding during the year.Each share is convertible into 8 shares of common stock.Net income for the year was $82, 500.
Required:
Compute the appropriate earnings per share amount(s)that would appear on the Going Green's income statement.

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The Answer of Going Green, Inc.had 18, 000 shares of common stock outstanding on January 1.An additional 6, 000 shares were issued on May 1.The company also had 1, 000 shares of 5.5%, $100 par, convertible preferred stock outstanding during the year.Each share is convertible into 8 shares of common stock.Net income for the year was $82, 500.
Required:
Compute the appropriate earnings per share amount(s)that would appear on the Going Green's income statement.