Basic earnings per share represents the amount of earnings attributable to
A) all common stock and dilutive securities.
B) common stock,preferred stock,and all dilutive securities.
C) each share of common stock,and options or warrants which convert to common stock.
D) each share of common stock outstanding,and any non-conditional conversions and exercises.

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Basic earnings per share only takes into account each share of common stock outstanding and any non-conditional conversions and exercises. It does not include any potential dilution from preferred stock or options/warrants that may convert to common stock.

Basic Earnings Per Share Represents the Amount of Earnings Attributable