Samuels, Inc

question 162

Multiple Choice

Samuels, Inc. reported net income for 2011 is $105,000. During 2011 the company had 5,000 shares of $100 par, 5% preferred stock and 20,000 of $5 par common stock outstanding. Samuels' earnings per share for 2011 is

• A) $4.00
• B) $5.25
• C) $6.50
• D) $5.00

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