Answer:
$0.27
Explanation:
Earnings per share is the total earnings attributable to common stockholders divided by the weighted average number of common stock.
total earnings attributable to common stockholders=net income-preferred stock dividends
net income is $151,200
preferred dividends is $13,000
earnings attributable to common stock=$151,200-$13,000=$138,200.00
weighted average number of common stock=(491,000+543,000)/2 = 517,000.00
EPS=$138,200/ 517,000=$ 0.27