Melay company had 150,000 equity shares in issue on January 1, 20B. On July 1, 20B it issued 30,000 new shares by way of a 1 for 5 bonus. On October 1, 20B, the entity issued 42,000 new shares for cash at full market price. When calculating basic earnings per share, how many shares should be divided into the profit after tax? CHOICES: 150,000 175,500 222,000 190,500

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Melay company had 150,000 equity shares in issue on January 1, 20B. On July 1, 20B it issued 30,000 new shares by way of a 1 for 5 bonus. On October 1, 20B, the entity issued 42,000 new shares for cash at full market price. When calculating basic earnings per share, how many shares should be divided into the profit after tax?

CHOICES:
  1. 150,000

  2. 175,500

  3. 222,000

  4. 190,500

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