Question - Brielle Financial Services reports on its balance sheets at the end of each of the first two years of operations the following:
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2006
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2005
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Total current assets
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$600,000
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$560,000
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Total investments
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60,000
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40,000
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Total property, plant, and equipment
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900,000
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700,000
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Total current liabilities
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150,000
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80,000
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Total long-term liabilities
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350,000
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250,000
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Preferred 9% stock, $100 par
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100,000
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100,000
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Common stock, $10 par
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600,000
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600,000
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Paid-in capital in excess of par-common stock
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60,000
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60,000
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Retained earnings
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325,000
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210,000
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If net income is $115,000 and interest expense is $30,000 for 2006, what are the earnings per share on common stock for 2006, (round to two decimal places)?
$1.92
$1.89
$1.77
$1.42