Crystal Arts, Inc., had earnings of $476,500 for 2012. The company had 55,000 shares of common stock outstanding during the year. In addition, the company issued 2,900 shares of $100 par value preferred stock on January 3, 2012. The preferred stock has a dividend of $5 per share. There were no transactions in either common or preferred stock during 2012.
Determine the basic earnings per share for Crystal Arts. Round answer to the nearest cent.