On January 1, a corporation had 15,380 shares of common stock outstanding. On August 1, it sold an additional 5,000 shares. During the year, dividends of $4,800 and $56,000 were declared and paid on the common and preferred stock, respectively. Net income for the year was $250,000. What was the basic earnings per share for the year
Rounded to the nearest cent)?

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The Answer of On January 1, a corporation had 15,380 shares of common stock outstanding. On August 1, it sold an additional 5,000 shares. During the year, dividends of $4,800 and $56,000 were declared and paid on the common and preferred stock, respectively. Net income for the year was $250,000. What was the basic earnings per share for the year
Rounded to the nearest cent)?

On January 1, a Corporation Had 15,380 Shares of Common