cant seem to figure out how to determine the earnings per share on common stock?? Help please!!   Alternative Financing Plans Frey Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans:   Plan 1 Plan 2 Issue 10% bonds (at face value) $1,120,000   $560,000   Issue preferred $1 stock, $10 par —   930,000   Issue common stock, $5 par 1,120,000   750,000   Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine the earnings per share on common stock, assuming that income before bond interest and income tax is $896,000. Enter answers in dollars and cents, rounding to the nearest cent.

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I cant seem to figure out how to determine the earnings per share on common stock?? Help please!!

 

Alternative Financing Plans

Frey Co. is considering the following alternative financing plans:

  Plan 1 Plan 2
Issue 10% bonds (at face value) $1,120,000   $560,000  
Issue preferred $1 stock, $10 par   930,000  
Issue common stock, $5 par 1,120,000   750,000  

Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.

Determine the earnings per share on common stock, assuming that income before bond interest and income tax is $896,000.

Enter answers in dollars and cents, rounding to the nearest cent.

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