What is the number of shares that should be used


Fugate Company had 750,000 shares of common stock issued and outstanding at December 31, 2012. On July 1, 2013 an additional 750,000 shares were issued for cash. Fugate also had stock options outstanding at the beginning and end of 2013 which allow the holders to purchase 225,000 shares of common stock at $20 per share. The average market price of Fugate's common stock was $25 during 2013. What is the number of shares that should be used in computing diluted earnings per share for the year ended December 31, 2013?

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