Net income minus preferred dividends,divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is the ________.

Name: Net income minus preferred dividends,divided by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding is the ________.
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Earnings per share (EPS) is calculated by subtracting preferred dividends from net income and then dividing by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding. Therefore, option B is the correct answer.

Net Income Minus Preferred Dividends,divided by the Weighted Average Number