The following data pertains to the Megatron company: .Net income equals $15,000. . 5,000 shares of common stock issued on January 1. ● 10% stock dividend issued on June 1. . 1000 shares of common stock were repurchased on July 1. • 1000 shares of 10%, par $100 preferred stock each convertible into 8 shares of common were outstanding the whole year How many common shares should be used in computing the company's basic earnings per share (EPS)? O4,500. O 5,000. 05.500

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The following data pertains to the Megatron company:
• Net income equals $15,000.
5,000 shares of common stock issued on January 1.
. 10% stock dividend issued on June 1.
. 1000 shares of common stock were repurchased on July 1.
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1000 shares of 10%, par $100 preferred stock each convertible into 8 shares of common were outstanding the whole year.
How many common shares should be used in computing the company's basic earnings per share (EPS)?
4,500.
O 5,000.
5,500.
Transcribed Image Text:The following data pertains to the Megatron company: • Net income equals $15,000. 5,000 shares of common stock issued on January 1. . 10% stock dividend issued on June 1. . 1000 shares of common stock were repurchased on July 1. ● 1000 shares of 10%, par $100 preferred stock each convertible into 8 shares of common were outstanding the whole year. How many common shares should be used in computing the company's basic earnings per share (EPS)? 4,500. O 5,000. 5,500.
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