If a firm has the same number of common shares outstanding through the year, the formula for the calculation of earnings per share is ________. Select one:

A. Net income / # common shares outstanding

B. (Net income - Preferred dividends) / # Treasury shares + common shares outstanding

C. (Net income - Preferred dividends) / # common shares outstanding

D. (Net income + Preferred dividends) / # common shares outstanding A. income + Preferred dividends) / Weighted average common shares outstanding