At December 31, 2019, Bramble Corporation had the following stock outstanding. 10% cumulative preferred stock, $100 par, 108,506 shares $10,850,600 Common stock, $5 par, 4,024,760 shares 20,123,800 During 2020, Bramble did not issue any additional common stock. The following also occurred during 2020. Income from continuing operations before taxes $23,480,400 Discontinued operations (loss before taxes) $3,292,300 Preferred dividends declared $1,085,060 Common dividends declared $2,210,000 Effective tax rate 35 % Compute earnings per share data as it should appear in the 2020 income statement of Bramble Corporation.

The earnings per share for Bramble in 2020 is $2.99

Explanation:

This was arrived at by preparing income statement for 2020,where in the results from continued operations and discontinued were shown.

The income from continued operations attracted tax at 35% while the losses from the discontinued operations got a tax benefit at the same 35% tax rate.

Note that the earnings used in calculating earnings per share is net of preferred dividends as only earnings  attributable to ordinary shareholders are considered.

Find attached spreadsheet for the full blown income statement and the calculation of earnings per share.

c is the correct answer.