Answer:
$1.67
Explanation:
The computation of the increase in earning per share is shown below:
But before that first we need to find out the current and proposed earning
per share
Particulars Current Proposed
<u>Number of shares $400,000 $240,000 (a) </u>
EBIT $2,000,000 $2,000,000
Less:
Interest $400,000
($4,000,000 ×0.10)
EBT $2,000,000 $1,600,000
Less
Taxes $0 $0
Net income $2,000,000 $1,600,000 (b)
EPS $5 $6.67 (a ÷ b)
Increase in EPS
= $6.67 - $5
= $1.67