Answer: $1.48
Step-by-step explanation:
Coronado's diluted earnings per share for 2021 would be calculated thus:
Net interest savings = ($298000 × 7%) × (1 - 25%)
= ($298000 × 0.07) × 75%
= $15645
Weighted average common stock outstanding will be:
= 106000 + (298000/1000 × 60)
= 106000 + 17880
= 123880
Therefore, Coronado's diluted earnings per share will be:
= ($168000 + $15645) / 123880.
= $183645/123880
= $1.48