Tropical Island Inc.(TIl)was incorporated on January 1,2018.At that time it issued 300,000 ordinary shares; 10,000,$10,8% preferred shares "A"; and 100,000,$10,9% preferred shares "B." Net income for the year ended December 31,2018 was $1,600,000.TIl declares and pays a total of $68,000 in dividends.Both the preferred shares series A and B are non-cumulative in nature.Series A must be fully paid their current entitlement before any monies are paid to the Series B shareholders.
Required:
Compute basic BPS.

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The Answer of Tropical Island Inc.(TIl)was incorporated on January 1,2018.At that time it issued 300,000 ordinary shares; 10,000,$10,8% preferred shares "A"; and 100,000,$10,9% preferred shares "B." Net income for the year ended December 31,2018 was $1,600,000.TIl declares and pays a total of $68,000 in dividends.Both the preferred shares series A and B are non-cumulative in nature.Series A must be fully paid their current entitlement before any monies are paid to the Series B shareholders.
Required:
Compute basic BPS.