Kaelea, Inc., has no debt outstanding and a total market value of $194.775. Earnings before interest and taxes, EBIT, are projected to be $13,800 if economic conditions are normal. If there is strong expansion in the economy, then EBIT will be 20 percent higher. If there is a recession, then EBIT will be 35 percent lower. Kaelea is considering a $39,750 debt issue with an interest rate of 6 percent. The proceeds will be used to repurchase shares of stock. There are currently 7,350 shares outstanding. Ignore taxes for this problem.

(a) Calculate earnings per share, EPS, under each of the three economic scenarios before any debt is issued