Diluted Earnings Per Share

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Essay

Diluted earnings per share
During 2020, Basenji Corp. had 300,000 common shares outstanding. In addition, at December 31, 2020, 50,000 shares were issuable upon exercise of executive stock options, which require a $ 40 cash payment upon exercise (options were granted in 2018). The average market price of the common shares during 2020 was $ 50.
Instructions
Calculate the number of shares to be used in determining diluted earnings per share for 2020.

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