Answer and Explanation:
The earning per share for 2022 and 2021 is presented below:
For the year 2022
= ($82,600 - $6,685) ÷ (42,500 + 78,000) ÷ 2
= ($75,915) ÷ (60,250)
= 1.26
For the year 2021
= ($49,925 - $6,685) ÷ (32,600 + 42,600) ÷ 2
= ($43,240) ÷ (37,600)
= 1.15
The same should be considered and relevant