Wilson Co. is considering the following alternative financingplans.
Plan1 Plan 2
Issue 12% Bonds (at facevalue) $1,000,000 $500,000
Issue preferred $2 stock, $10 per share = 700,000
Issue common stock, $10par 1,000,000 800,000
Income tax is estimated at 40% of income. Determine theearnings per share of common stock, assuming income before bondinterest and income tax is $400,000.