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The Following Information Has Been Obtained from the Brewster Corporation

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The following information has been obtained from the Brewster Corporation:
• 250,000 shares of common stock were outstanding on January 1,2015.
• 30,000 shares of preferred stock were issued on March 1,2015.
• 12,000 shares of common stock were purchased on April 1,2015.
• 10,000 shares of common stock were issued on October 1,2015.
What is the weighted average number of shares to be used in the calculation of basic earnings per share for 2015?

Recognize and calculate the mean and median for both symmetric and skewed distributions.

Grasp the concept of variability and how it is measured through variance, standard deviation, and range.

Understand how extreme values or outliers affect the mean and median.

Comprehend the calculation and interpretation of the standard deviation and its changes under data transformation.

Definitions:

Depreciation

The methodical distribution of a physical asset's cost across its lifetime, reflecting the asset's depreciation, wear, and eventual obsolescence.

Fixed Assets

Long-term tangible assets, such as buildings, machinery, and equipment, used in the operations of a business and not intended for resale.

Investing Activity

Transactions involving the purchase or sale of long-term assets and other investments, part of a company's cash flow statement.

Statement Of Cash Flows

A financial statement that shows the cash inflows and outflows for a company over a period of time.