How do you get the correct answer? The following information pertains to Grey Corp.'s outstanding stock for 2016: Common stock, $5 par value Shares outstanding, 1/1/2016 30329 50% stock divdend, 7/1/2016 Shares issued, 9/1/2016 16170 Preferred stock, $10 par value, 5% cumulative Shares outstanding, 1/1/2016 5621 What is the number of shares Grey should use to calculate 2016 basic earnings per share?

The following information pertains to Grey Corp.'s outstanding stock for 2016: Common stock, $5 par value Shares outstanding, 1/1/2016 30329 50% stock divdend, 7/1/2016 Shares issued, 9/1/2016 16170 Preferred stock, $10 par value, 5% cumulative Shares outstanding, 1/1/2016 5621 What is the number of shares Grey should use to calculate 2016 basic earnings per share? Selected Answer: 61,664 Correct Answer: 50,884 +1