The 2014 Net Income of MNO Was $300,000,and 100,000 of Its

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The 2014 net income of MNO was $300,000,and 100,000 of its common shares were outstanding during the entire year.In addition,outstanding options existed to purchase 10,000 common shares at $10 per share.These options were granted in 2012 and none had been exercised by December 31,2014.MNO earned interest at 8% and had a 50% tax rate.The amount,which should be shown as MNO's basic earnings per share for 2014,is (rounded to the nearest cent) :

• A) $2.96
• B) $3.00
• C) $3.04
• D) $3.08

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Cash Inflow

Money entering a business, typically from operations, investments, or financing activities.

Cash Outflow

Refers to the payment of money in the form of cash or cash equivalents by a business for various purposes, including operating expenses, investment activities, and financing activities.

Direct Method

A way of presenting a cash flow statement where major classes of gross cash receipts and payments are disclosed, providing insight into the sources and uses of cash.

Cash Paid

The total amount of cash disbursed by a company for various purposes, including operating expenses, investing activities, and financing activities.