Question: In 2012, Buraka Enterprises issued, at par, 75 $1,000, 8% bonds, each convertible into 100 shares of common stock. Buraka had revenues of $17,500 and

In 2012, Buraka Enterprises issued, at par, 75 $1,000, 8% bonds, each convertible into 100 shares of common stock. Buraka had revenues of $17,500 and expenses other than interest and taxes of $8,400 for 2013. (Assume that the tax rate is 40%.) Throughout 2013, 2,000 shares of common stock were outstanding; none of the bonds was converted or redeemed.

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  (a) Compute diluted earnings per share for 2013.
  (b) Assume the same facts as those assumed for part (a), except that the 75 bonds were issued on September 1, 2013 (rather than in 2012), and none have been converted or redeemed.
  (c) Assume the same facts as assumed for part (a), except that 25 of the 75 bonds were actually converted on July 1, 2013.

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