Hanson Co. had 200,000 ordinary shares, 20,000 shares of convertible preference shares, and
$1,000,000 of 10% convertible bonds outstanding during 2011. The preference shares are convertible
into 40,000 ordinary shares. During 2011, Hanson paid dividends of $1.20 per share on the ordinary
shares and $4 per share on the preference shares. Each $1,000 bond is convertible into 45 ordinary
shares. The net income for 2011 was $800,000 and the income tax rate was 30%.
Basic earnings per share for 2011 is (rounded to the nearest penny)
a. $2.94
Ob. $3.35
O c. $3.22
Od. $3.60