Kelton Co. which produces and sells skiing equipment is financed as follows:   Bonds Payable 8% (issued at face value) 20,000,000 Preferred $2 Stock $10 Par 20,000,000 Common Stock $25 Par 20,000,000 Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.   Determine the earnings per share of common stock assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is:   a. $10,000,000   b. $12,000,000   c. $14,000,000

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Kelton Co. which produces and sells skiing equipment is financed as follows:

 

Bonds Payable 8% (issued at face value) 20,000,000

Preferred $2 Stock $10 Par 20,000,000

Common Stock $25 Par 20,000,000

Income tax is estimated at 40% of income.

 

Determine the earnings per share of common stock assuming that the income before bond interest and income tax is:

 

a. $10,000,000

 

b. $12,000,000

 

c. $14,000,000

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