During the current year, High Corporation had 3 million shares of common stock outstanding. Five thousand $1,000, 6% convertible bonds were issued at face amount at the beginning of the year. High reported income before tax of $4 million and net income of $2.4 million for the year. Each bond is convertible into 10 shares of common. What is diluted EPS (rounded)?
A)$.85.
B)$.86.
C)$.80.
D)$.79.

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Diluted EPS = Net income / (Weighted average number of shares outstanding)= $2,400,000 / (3,000,000 + (5,000 x 10))= $2,400,000 / 3,050,000= $0.85

During the Current Year, High Corporation Had 3 Million Shares