At December 31, 2019, Talbot Corporation had 90,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 shares of convertible preferred stock outstanding, in addition to 9% convertible bonds payable in the face amount of $2,000,000. During 2019, Talbot paid dividends of $2.50 per share on the preferred stock. The preferred stock is convertible into 20,000 shares of common stock. The 9% convertible bonds are convertible into 30,000 shares of common stock. Net income for 2019 was $970,000. Assume an income tax rate of 30%. How much is the diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2019?

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At December 31, 2019, Talbot Corporation had 90,000 shares of common stock and 20,000 shares of convertible preferred stock outstanding, in addition to 9% convertible bonds payable in the face amount of $2,000,000. During 2019, Talbot paid dividends of $2.50 per share on the preferred stock. The preferred stock is convertible into 20,000 shares of common stock. The 9% convertible bonds are convertible into 30,000 shares of common stock. Net income for 2019 was $970,000. Assume an income tax rate of 30%. How much is the diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2019?

  1. $7.83

  2. $8.82

  3. $9.35

  4. $10.22

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