Answer:
$1.67
Explanation:
The computation of the increase in earning per share is shown below:
But before that first we need to find out the current and proposed earning
per share
Particulars            Current            Proposed
Number of shares     $400,000           $240,000  (a)
EBIT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $2,000,000 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $2,000,000
Less:
Interest                                 $400,000
                                  ($4,000,000 ×0.10)
EBT Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $2,000,000 Â Â Â Â Â Â Â $1,600,000
Less
Taxes                 $0                $0
Net income            $2,000,000        $1,600,000 (b)
EPS                   $5                $6.67 (a ÷ b)
Increase in EPS
= $6.67 - $5
= $1.67