Multiple Choice
At December 31, 2013, BCD had 700 common shares outstanding.On September 1, 2014, an additional 300 common shares were issued.In addition, BCD had $20,000 of 8 percent, convertible bonds outstanding December 31, 2013, which are convertible into 400 common shares.No bonds were converted into common shares in 2014.Net income for the year ended December 31, 2014, was $6,000.Assuming the income tax rate was 50 percent, what should be the basic earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2014?
A) $7.50
B) $4.33
C) $5.67
D) $5.00
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