Answer:
a. What is the earnings per share, or EPS, figure?
$4.94 / share
b. What is the dividends per share figure?
$3.63 / share
Explanation:
Sales                       = $659,000
Costs                       = ($345,000)
Gross Income                = $314,000
Depreciation expense         = ($45,000) Â
Operating Income            = $269,000
Interest expense             = ($22,000)
Profit before tax              = $247,000
Tax 40% Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â = ($98,800)
Net Income                  = $148,200
Dividend = $109,000
Common stock outstanding = 30,000 shares
a.
Earning per share = $148,200 / 30,000 = $4.94 / share
b.
Dividend per share = $109,000 / 30,000 = $3.63 / share