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During 2012, Blue Corporation produced net income of $1,550,000. The average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the

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During 2012, Blue Corporation produced net income of $1,550,000. The average number of shares of common stock outstanding for the year was 498,000.
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Calculate Blue's earnings per share for the year and briefly explain the result.
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Common stock is an equity component that represents the worth of stock owned by the shareholders of the company. The common stock represents the par value of the shares outstanding at a balance sheet date. Public companies can trade their stocks on... Corporation
A Corporation is a legal form of business that is separate from its owner. In other words, a corporation is a business or organization formed by a group of people, and its right and liabilities separate from those of the individuals involved. It may...

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