(a) Your answer is correct. Determine the weighted average number of shares outstanding as of December 31, 2021. The weighted average number of shares outstanding 1699025 e Textbook and Media Attempts: 1 of 5 used (b) Assume that Carla Corp. earned net income of $3,577,000 during 2021. In addition, it had 95,000 shares of 9%, $100 par nonconvertible, noncumulative preferred stock outstanding for the entire year. Because of liquidity considerations, however, the company did not declare and pay a preferred dividend in 2021. Compute earnings per share for 2021, using the weighted- average number of shares determined in part (a). (Round answer to 2 decimal places, e.g. $2.55.) Earnings Per Share $ e Textbook and Media