answer: 20 cents

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XYZ statement of profit or loss and other comprehensive income (extract) for the year ended 31 December 20X8: US$'000 Profit before tax 810 Income tax expense (150) Profit for the year 660 Other comprehensive income 30 Total comprehensive income 690 XYZ has 2,500,000 US$1 ordinary shares in issue at 1 January 20X8. XYZ also has 1,000,000 6 per cent US$1 preference shares in issue throughout the year ended 31 December 20X8. XYZ made a 1-for-5 bonus issue on 1 July 20X8. What is the basic EPS figure for the year ended 31 December 20X8